Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Species:
trichozygus
ID:
848357

Status:
valid

Authors:
Baker

Source:
wcs

Year:
1883

Citation Micro:
J. Linn. Soc., Bot. 20: 300 (1883)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000847692

Common Names

  • Trichozyg Bluestem
  • Trichozyg Bluestem Grass
  • Trichozyg Bluestem Prairie Grass

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Description

Andropogon trichozygus (also called Big Bluestem, Turkeyfoot, and Tall Bluestem, among many other common names) is a perennial grass native to North America. It grows up to 2.5 m tall and has a bluish-green foliage. It is found in prairies, meadows, and open woodlands, and is often used for forage and erosion control.

Uses & Benefits

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

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Andropogon trichozygus has small, purplish-brown flowers that form in clusters at the top of the stem. The seeds are small, black and oval-shaped, and the seedlings have narrow, pointed leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Andropogon trichozygus can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring in a well-drained soil in a sunny position. Division should be done in spring or autumn. It is best to divide the clumps every 3-4 years to maintain vigour.

Where to Find Andropogon trichozygus

Andropogon trichozygus can be found in the grasslands of India and Sri Lanka.

Andropogon trichozygus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Andropogon trichozygus?

Andropogon trichozygus

What is the common name of Andropogon trichozygus?

Bushy Bluestem

What is the natural habitat of Andropogon trichozygus?

Dry, sandy soils in open woods, prairies, and savannas

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

John Gilbert Baker (1834-1920): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Baker' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:388671-1: 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].