Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
johnstonii
ID:
854600

Status:
valid

Authors:
Swallen

Source:
wcs

Year:
1943

Citation Micro:
Proc. Biol. Soc. Washington 56: 79 (1943)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000853935

Common Names

  • Johnston Grama
  • Johnston Bouteloua
  • Johnston Bluestem

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Description

Bouteloua johnstonii (also called Johnston Grama, among many other common names) is a perennial grass native to the Great Plains of North America. It grows in tufts up to 1 m tall, with narrow leaves and small, purplish-brown spikelets. It is found in dry, sandy soils, and is often used as a forage grass for livestock.

Uses & Benefits

Bouteloua johnstonii is used as an ornamental grass in gardens and landscaping. It is also used as a forage grass for livestock and wildlife, and can be used to help control erosion on slopes and other disturbed areas.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Bouteloua johnstonii has small, yellow flowers that grow in clusters. The seed is a small, dark brown, oval-shaped seed. The seedling has a single, thin stem with small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Bouteloua johnstonii is a perennial grass native to the southwestern United States and northern Mexico. It is drought-tolerant and prefers full sun. It can be propagated by seed, division, or cuttings. The seed should be planted in well-draining soil and kept moist until germination. Division can be done in early spring or fall. Cuttings should be taken in late spring or early summer and planted in a moist, well-draining soil.

Where to Find Bouteloua johnstonii

Bouteloua johnstonii is native to the southwestern United States and northern Mexico. It is found in dry, rocky soils in desert grasslands, chaparral, and pinyon-juniper woodlands.

Bouteloua johnstonii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Bouteloua johnstonii?

Bouteloua johnstonii

What is the common name of Bouteloua johnstonii?

Johnston's grama

What is the natural habitat of Bouteloua johnstonii?

It is found in dry, rocky soils in the southwestern United States.

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:35608-2: 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].