Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Species:
caespitosum
ID:
887652

Status:
valid

Authors:
R.E.Fr.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1905

Citation Micro:
Nova Acta Regiae Soc. Sci. Upsal. , ser. 4, 1(1): 177 (1905)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000886987

Common Names

  • Pappophorum caespitosum
  • Tufted Pappophorum
  • Tufted Silvergrass

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Description

Pappophorum caespitosum (also called Bushy Bluestem, among many other common names) is a perennial grass native to North America. It grows in clumps and has a blue-green color. It grows in a variety of habitats, including prairies, open woodlands, and disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Pappophorum caespitosum is used as an ornamental grass in gardens and landscapes. It can also be used as a cover crop to reduce soil erosion and improve soil fertility.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Pappophorum caespitosum is a small, blue spikelet. The seed is a small, brown grain. The seedlings are small, green and grass-like.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Pappophorum caespitosum is an evergreen shrub that grows to a height of 2-3 m. It prefers well-drained soil and full sun. Propagation is by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer and cuttings should be taken in late summer or early autumn.

Where to Find Pappophorum caespitosum

Pappophorum caespitosum is native to East Africa, from Ethiopia to Tanzania.

Pappophorum caespitosum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Pappophorum caespitosum?

Pappophorum caespitosum

What is the common name of Pappophorum caespitosum?

Tufted Pappusgrass

What is the growth habit of Pappophorum caespitosum?

It is an annual or biennial grass that grows up to 1 m in height.

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

Robert Elias Fries (1876-1966): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'R.E.Fr.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:182853-2: 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].