Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Species:
brevifolium
ID:
898729

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Sw.) Nees ex Buse

Source:
wcs

Year:
1854

Citation Micro:
Pl. Jungh. , prepr.: 19 (1854)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000898064

Common Names

  • Short-Leaved Schizachyrium
  • Short-Leaved Hairgrass
  • Short-Leaved Panic Grass

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Description

Schizachyrium brevifolium (also called Shortleaf Bluestem, among many other common names) is a species of grass native to North America. It has short, thin stems with small, green leaves and small, white flowers. It grows in dry, sunny areas, such as prairies and open woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Schizachyrium brevifolium is used as an ornamental plant in landscaping. It is also used for erosion control and as a windbreak.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Schizachyrium brevifolium is a small, yellowish-green, star-shaped flower. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed with a white tuft at the top. The seedlings are thin and delicate, with small, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Schizachyrium brevifolium is a warm-season grass that can be propagated by seed. It is best grown in full sun in well-drained soils. It is tolerant of a wide range of soil types and can be used in a variety of landscape applications. It is also tolerant of drought and salt. It can be mowed to maintain a neat appearance.

Where to Find Schizachyrium brevifolium

Schizachyrium brevifolium is native to the Mediterranean region, North Africa, and the Middle East.

Schizachyrium brevifolium FAQ

What is the scientific name of Schizachyrium brevifolium?

Schizachyrium brevifolium

What type of plant is Schizachyrium brevifolium?

Grass

Where is Schizachyrium brevifolium found?

Madagascar

Species in the Schizachyrium genus

Schizachyrium beckii, Schizachyrium bemarivense, Schizachyrium brevifolium, Schizachyrium claudopus, Schizachyrium condensatum, Schizachyrium crinizonatum, Schizachyrium cubense, Schizachyrium delavayi, Schizachyrium delicatum, Schizachyrium djalonicum, Schizachyrium dolosum, Schizachyrium exile, Schizachyrium fragile, Schizachyrium gaumeri, Schizachyrium gracile, Schizachyrium gracilipes, Schizachyrium gresicola, Schizachyrium impressum, Schizachyrium jeffreysii, Schizachyrium kwiluense, Schizachyrium lomaense, Schizachyrium lopollense, Schizachyrium maclaudii, Schizachyrium malacostachyum, Schizachyrium maritimum, Schizachyrium mexicanum, Schizachyrium microstachyum, Schizachyrium muelleri, Schizachyrium mukuluense, Schizachyrium niveum, Schizachyrium nodulosum, Schizachyrium occultum, Schizachyrium pachyarthron, Schizachyrium parvifolium, Schizachyrium penicillatum, Schizachyrium perplexum, Schizachyrium platyphyllum, Schizachyrium pseudeulalia, Schizachyrium pulchellum, Schizachyrium radicosum, Schizachyrium reedii, Schizachyrium rhizomatum, Schizachyrium ruderale, Schizachyrium sanguineum, Schizachyrium scabriflorum, Schizachyrium scintillans, Schizachyrium scoparium, Schizachyrium spicatum, Schizachyrium stoloniferum, Schizachyrium sulcatum,

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

Christian Gottfried Daniel Nees von Esenbeck (1776-1858): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Nees' in the authors string.
Olof Swartz (1760-1817): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Sw.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:1126606-2: 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].