Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
curtipendula
ID:
854552

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Michx.) Torr.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1853

Citation Micro:
Explor. Red River Louisiana : 300 (1853)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000853887

Common Names

  • Curtipendula Grama
  • Curtipendula Bouteloua
  • Curtipendula Bluestem

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Description

Bouteloua curtipendula (also called Sideoats 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 curtipendula 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.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Bouteloua curtipendula var. curtipendula
Bouteloua curtipendula var. caespitosa Gould & Kapadia
Bouteloua curtipendula var. tenuis Gould & Kapadia

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Bouteloua curtipendula is a small, yellow-green spikelet. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are thin and grass-like.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Bouteloua curtipendula 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 curtipendula

Bouteloua curtipendula 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 curtipendula FAQ

What is the scientific name of Bouteloua curtipendula?

Bouteloua curtipendula

What is the common name of Bouteloua curtipendula?

Sideoats Grama

What type of soil does Bouteloua curtipendula prefer?

Bouteloua curtipendula 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

André Michaux (1746-1802): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Michx.' in the authors string.
John Torrey (1796-1873): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Torr.' in the authors string.
Randolph B. Marcy (1812-1887): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Marcy' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:1198286-2: 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].