Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Species:
tenuispatheus
ID:
848320

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Nash) Nash

Source:
wcs

Year:
1912

Citation Micro:
N. Amer. Fl. 17: 113 (1912)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000847655

Common Names

  • Tenuispatheus Beardgrass
  • Tenuispatheus Bluestem
  • Tenuispatheus Sandgrass

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Description

Andropogon tenuispatheus (also called slender-spathe beardgrass, among many other common names) is a perennial grass native to India and Southeast Asia. It grows in clumps and has long, thin leaves. The flowers are small and green, and the seed heads are long and thin. It grows in moist meadows, grasslands, and along roadsides.

Uses & Benefits

Andropogon tenuispatheus is used as an ornamental grass and for erosion control.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Flower: The flower of Andropogon tenuispatheus is a small, yellowish-white flower with a long, slender stem. Seed: The seed of Andropogon tenuispatheus is a small, light brown, oval-shaped seed. Seedlings: The seedlings of Andropogon tenuispatheus are small, green, and have two leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Andropogon tenuispatheus can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. It can tolerate some drought, but will not survive in standing water. It can be pruned to maintain its shape and size.

Where to Find Andropogon tenuispatheus

Andropogon tenuispatheus is native to India, Sri Lanka, and Myanmar.

Andropogon tenuispatheus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Andropogon tenuispatheus?

Andropogon tenuispatheus

What is the common name of Andropogon tenuispatheus?

Slender Bluestem

What type of plant is Andropogon tenuispatheus?

Grass

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

George Valentine Nash (1864-1921): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Nash' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:13093-2: 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].