Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Species:
vetus
ID:
848404

Status:
valid

Authors:
Sohns

Source:
wcs

Year:
1957

Citation Micro:
Mem. New York Bot. Gard. 9: 277 (1957)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000847739

Common Names

  • Andropogon vetus
  • Old Bluestem
  • Vetus Bluestem

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Description

Andropogon vetus (also called Old Beardgrass, among many other common names) is an evergreen perennial grass native to tropical and subtropical regions of Africa, Asia, and Australia. It grows in open woodlands, grasslands, and savannas and prefers moist soils.

Uses & Benefits

Andropogon vetus is used as an ornamental grass in gardens and landscapes. It is also used for erosion control and as a forage crop for livestock.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Andropogon vetus has a flower head composed of many small, yellowish flowers. Its seeds are small, dark brown and oval in shape. The seedlings have a single stem with a tuft of leaves at the top.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Andropogon vetus is a warm-season grass native to the southeastern United States. It is a clump-forming grass that grows in full sun to partial shade and prefers moist, well-drained soils. It can be propagated by seed or division. It is tolerant of drought, heat, and humidity.

Where to Find Andropogon vetus

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

Andropogon vetus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Andropogon vetus?

Andropogon vetus

What is the common name of Andropogon vetus?

Old Bluestem

What is the natural habitat of Andropogon vetus?

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

Ernest Reeves Sohns (b.1917): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Sohns' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:13110-2: 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].