Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Species:
urbanianus
ID:
848385

Status:
valid

Authors:
Hitchc.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1912

Citation Micro:
Bot. Gaz. 54: 424 (1912)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000847720

Common Names

  • Urbanian Bluestem
  • Urbanian Bluestem Grass
  • Urbanian Bluestem Prairie Grass

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Description

Andropogon urbanianus (also called Urban's Bluestem, Urban's Big Bluestem, and Urban's Giant Bluestem, among many other common names) is a perennial grass native to North America. It grows up to 1.5 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 urbanianus is used as an ornamental grass in landscaping and is also used as a forage grass for livestock.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Andropogon urbanianus has small, yellowish flowers, which are arranged in a panicle. The seeds are small and dark brown in color. The seedlings are slender with long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Andropogon urbanianus is a perennial grass native to the southeastern United States. It is tolerant of a wide range of soil types and can be grown in full sun or partial shade. It is propagated by seed or division and can be planted in spring or fall. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and is drought tolerant.

Where to Find Andropogon urbanianus

Andropogon urbanianus can be found in the tropical and subtropical regions of Africa, Asia, and Australia.

Andropogon urbanianus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Andropogon urbanianus?

Andropogon urbanianus

What is the common name of Andropogon urbanianus?

Urban's Bluestem

What is the natural habitat of Andropogon urbanianus?

Mesic prairies, savannas, and open woodlands

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:13107-2: 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].