Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Species:
hassleri
ID:
887669

Status:
valid

Authors:
Hack.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1904

Citation Micro:
Bull. Herb. Boissier , sér. 2, 4: 280 (1904)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000887004

Common Names

  • Pappophorum hassleri
  • Hassler's Pappophorum
  • Hassler's Silvergrass

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Description

Pappophorum hassleri (also called Hassler's 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 hassleri 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 hassleri is a small, yellow-green spikelet. The seed is a small, brown grain. The seedlings are small, green and grass-like.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Pappophorum hassleri 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 hassleri

Pappophorum hassleri is native to the tropical and subtropical regions of South America, including Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, Paraguay, and Uruguay.

Pappophorum hassleri FAQ

What is the scientific name of Pappophorum hassleri?

Pappophorum hassleri

What is the common name of Pappophorum hassleri?

Hassler's Feather Grass

What is the growth habit of Pappophorum hassleri?

It is an upright, clump-forming grass with a fountain-like habit.

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

Eduard Hackel (1850-1926): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hack.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:182854-2: 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].