Bouteloua chasei - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Swallen
Source:
wcs
Year:
1943
Citation Micro:
Proc. Biol. Soc. Washington 56: 81 (1943)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000853883
Common Names
- Chase's Grama
- Chase's Bouteloua
- Chase's Bluestem
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Bouteloua chasei (also called Chase's Grama, among many other common names) is a perennial grass native to the Americas. It grows in moist areas, such as wetlands, and can reach up to 1 meter in height. It has long, narrow leaves and small, white flowers.
Uses & Benefits
Bouteloua chasei is a perennial grass that is native to North America. It is used as a forage grass for livestock and as an ornamental grass in gardens and parks.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Bouteloua chasei is a small, yellow-green spikelet, with a single floret. The seed of Bouteloua chasei is a small, dark brown grain. The seedlings of Bouteloua chasei are small, with a single leaf and a short stem.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Bouteloua chasei is a perennial grass native to the southwestern United States and northern Mexico. It is drought tolerant and can be grown in a variety of soil types. Propagation is usually done by seed, which should be planted in the spring. It can also be propagated by division or cuttings.
Where to Find Bouteloua chasei
Bouteloua chasei is native to the southwestern United States and northern Mexico. It can be found in dry, sandy soils in open areas such as grasslands, prairies, and deserts.
Bouteloua chasei FAQ
What is the scientific name of Bouteloua chasei?
Bouteloua chasei
What is the common name of Bouteloua chasei?
Chase's Grama
What type of soil does Bouteloua chasei prefer?
Bouteloua chasei prefers dry, sandy soils.
Species in the Bouteloua genus
Bouteloua alamosana, Bouteloua americana, Bouteloua annua, Bouteloua aristidoides, Bouteloua barbata, Bouteloua bracteata, Bouteloua chasei, Bouteloua chondrosioides, Bouteloua curtipendula, Bouteloua dactyloides, Bouteloua dimorpha, Bouteloua distans, Bouteloua disticha, Bouteloua diversispicula, Bouteloua elata, Bouteloua eludens, Bouteloua erecta, Bouteloua eriostachya, Bouteloua gracilis, Bouteloua griffithsii, Bouteloua hirsuta, Bouteloua johnstonii, Bouteloua juncea, Bouteloua kayi, Bouteloua media, Bouteloua megapotamica, Bouteloua mexicana, Bouteloua multifida, Bouteloua nervata, Bouteloua parryi, Bouteloua pectinata, Bouteloua pedicellata, Bouteloua polymorpha, Bouteloua purpurea, Bouteloua radicosa, Bouteloua reederorum, Bouteloua reflexa, Bouteloua repens, Bouteloua rigidiseta, Bouteloua scabra, Bouteloua scorpioides, Bouteloua simplex, Bouteloua stolonifera, Bouteloua swallenii, Bouteloua triaena, Bouteloua trifida, Bouteloua uniflora, Bouteloua vaneedenii, Bouteloua varia, Bouteloua warnockii,
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
Jason Richard Swallen (1903-1991): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Swallen' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:35585-2: 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].