Status:
valid
Authors:
(Chiov.) Chiov.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1919
Citation Micro:
Nuovo Giorn. Bot. Ital. , n.s., 26: 73 (1919)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000898072
Common Names
- Clawed Schizachyrium
- Clawed Hairgrass
- Clawed Panic Grass
Description
Schizachyrium claudopus (also called Slender 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 claudopus is used as an ornamental grass in landscaping, and its seeds are used as bird feed. It is also used as a fodder grass for livestock and as a soil stabilizer.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Schizachyrium claudopus 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.
Cultivation and Propagation
Schizachyrium claudopus 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 claudopus
Schizachyrium claudopus is native to the Mediterranean region, North Africa, and the Middle East.
Schizachyrium claudopus FAQ
What is the scientific name of Schizachyrium claudopus?
Schizachyrium claudopus
What type of plant is Schizachyrium claudopus?
Grass
Where is Schizachyrium claudopus 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
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:420875-1: 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].