Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Species:
stolonifer
ID:
848270

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Nash) Hitchc.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1915

Citation Micro:
Amer. J. Bot. 2: 299 (1915)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000847605

Common Names

  • Stolonifer Beardgrass
  • Stolonifer Bluestem
  • Stolonifer Sandgrass

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Description

Andropogon stolonifer (also called Creeping Bluestem, among many other common names) is a perennial grass native to North America. It is a short grass with a height of up to 1 meter, and has a bluish-green color. It is found in wetland areas, and is also common in prairies and meadows.

Uses & Benefits

Andropogon stolonifer is used as an ornamental grass in landscaping and is also used to make thatching for roofs. It is also used as a fodder crop for livestock.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Andropogon stolonifer is a small, yellow-green spikelet, with a single floret. The seed is a small, brown, oval-shaped grain. The seedlings are small and slender with long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Andropogon stolonifer can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring or autumn in a well-drained soil. Division should be done in spring or autumn. The clumps should be divided into smaller sections and replanted in a well-drained soil.

Where to Find Andropogon stolonifer

Andropogon stolonifer is native to the southeastern United States and can be found in moist, sandy soils.

Andropogon stolonifer FAQ

What is the scientific name of Andropogon stolonifer?

Andropogon stolonifer

What is the common name of Andropogon stolonifer?

Stoloniferous Bluestem

What is the natural habitat of Andropogon stolonifer?

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

A. S. Hitchcock (1865-1935): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hitchc.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:13083-2: 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].