Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Species:
subtilior
ID:
912128

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Hack.) Norrmann

Source:
wcs

Year:
2009

Citation Micro:
Bot. J. Linn. Soc. 159: 151 (2009)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000911463

Common Names

  • Andropogon subtilior
  • Subtilior Andropogon
  • Subtle Andropogon

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Description

Andropogon subtilior (also called Subtilior Andropogon, among many other common names) is a species of grass native to Madagascar. It has small, white flowers and grows in wet, shady areas of the tropical rainforest biome.

Uses & Benefits

Andropogon subtilior is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments such as fever, headaches, and stomachaches.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Andropogon subtilior is white, with a yellow center. The seed is small and round, with a black and white striped pattern. The seedlings are small and have a light green color.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Andropogon subtilior is a cool-season grass that is easy to propagate from seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought-tolerant and can tolerate a wide range of soil types. It is best grown in a sunny location with regular watering. It can be propagated from seed or division. Seed should be sown in spring or fall in a well-prepared seedbed. Division can be done in spring or fall. Divide the clumps into smaller sections and replant in the desired location.

Where to Find Andropogon subtilior

Andropogon subtilior is native to Madagascar and can be found in the rainforests of the island.

Andropogon subtilior FAQ

What is the scientific name of Andropogon subtilior?

Andropogon subtilior

What is the natural habitat of Andropogon subtilior?

Tropical forests of Madagascar

What is the flower color of Andropogon subtilior?

White

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

Eduard Hackel (1850-1926): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hack.' in the authors string.
Guillermo Alberto Norrmann (b.1955): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Norrmann' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77095402-1: 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].