Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Species:
semitectus
ID:
848152

Status:
valid

Authors:
Swallen

Source:
wcs

Year:
1950

Citation Micro:
Contr. U.S. Natl. Herb. 29: 427 (1950)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000847487

Common Names

  • Semitectus Bluestem
  • Andropogon semitectus
  • Semitectus Grass

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Description

Andropogon semitectus (also called Semi-toothed beard grass, among many other common names) is a perennial grass native to tropical and subtropical regions of the world. It typically grows in moist, sandy soils and is often found in open woodlands, savannas, and grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Andropogon semitectus is used for erosion control, as an ornamental grass, and for its ability to tolerate drought and poor soil conditions.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Andropogon semitectus has small, purple flowers that are arranged in dense, spike-like clusters. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are slender and have long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Andropogon semitectus is a warm-season grass native to the southeastern United States. It is a clump-forming grass that grows in full sun to partial shade. It is tolerant of a wide range of soils, including dry, sandy, and clay soils. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some flooding. Propagation is by seed or division of the clumps in the spring or fall.

Where to Find Andropogon semitectus

Andropogon semitectus can be found in the southeastern United States, from Texas to Florida, and north to Virginia.

Andropogon semitectus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Andropogon semitectus?

Andropogon semitectus

What is the common name of Andropogon semitectus?

Semi-Tect Bluestem

What is the natural habitat of Andropogon semitectus?

Dry, sandy soils in the southeastern United States

Species in the Andropogon genus

Andropogon abyssinicus, Andropogon aequatoriensis, Andropogon africanus, Andropogon alopecurus, Andropogon amethystinus, Andropogon angustatus, Andropogon appendiculatus, Andropogon arctatus, Andropogon arenarius, Andropogon aridus, Andropogon auriculatus, Andropogon barretoi, Andropogon bentii, Andropogon bicornis, Andropogon bourgaei, Andropogon brachystachyus, Andropogon brasiliensis, Andropogon brazzae, Andropogon burmanicus, Andropogon campestris, Andropogon canaliculatus, Andropogon capillipes, Andropogon carinatus, Andropogon chevalieri, Andropogon chinensis, Andropogon chrysostachyus, Andropogon cordatus, Andropogon crassus, Andropogon crossotos, Andropogon crucianus, Andropogon curvifolius, Andropogon distachyos, Andropogon diuturnus, Andropogon durifolius, Andropogon eucomus, Andropogon exaratus, Andropogon festuciformis, Andropogon floridanus, Andropogon gabonensis, Andropogon gayanus, Andropogon gerardii, Andropogon glaucescens, Andropogon glaucophyllus, Andropogon glaziovii, Andropogon glomeratus, Andropogon greenwayi, Andropogon gyrans, Andropogon hallii, Andropogon heterantherus, Andropogon hypogynus,

Species in the Poaceae family

Achnatherum pekinense, Achnatherum pubicalyx, Achnatherum sibiricum, Achnatherum turcomanicum, Achnatherum brandisii, Achnatherum bromoides, Achnatherum calamagrostis, Achnatherum confusum, Achnatherum inebrians, Achnatherum jacquemontii, Achnatherum virescens, Achnatherum paradoxum, Achnatherum nakaii, Achnatherum pelliotii, Achnatherum haussknechtii, Achnatherum mandavillei, Achnatherum pilosum, Achnatherum parviflorum, Achnatherum staintonii, Aciachne acicularis, Aciachne flagellifera, Aciachne pulvinata, Acidosasa breviclavata, Acidosasa brilletii, Acidosasa chinensis, Acidosasa edulis, Acidosasa glauca, Acidosasa guangxiensis, Acidosasa lingchuanensis, Acidosasa nanunica, Acidosasa notata, Acidosasa purpurea, Acidosasa venusta, Acidosasa carinata, Acostia gracilis, Acrachne henrardiana, Acrachne perrieri, Acrachne racemosa, Acritochaete volkensii, Acroceras amplectens, Acroceras attenuatum, Acroceras boivinii, Acroceras bosseri, Acroceras calcicola, Acroceras chaseae, Acroceras diffusum, Acroceras elegans, Acroceras excavatum, Acroceras fluminense, Acroceras gabunense,

References

Jason Richard Swallen (1903-1991): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Swallen' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:13068-2: Govaerts R (ed.). 2023. WCVP: World Checklist of Vascular Plants [Version 11]. Facilitated by the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. [WWW document] URL http://sftp.kew.org/pub/data-repositories/WCVP/ [accessed 20 April 2023].