Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Species:
pachyarthron
ID:
898813

Status:
valid

Authors:
C.A.Gardner

Source:
wcs

Year:
1952

Citation Micro:
Fl. W. Austral. 1: 336 (1952)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000898148

Common Names

  • Pachyarthron Bluestem
  • Pachyarthron Grass
  • Pachyarthron Prairie Grass

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Description

Schizachyrium pachyarthron (also called Thick-Spiked Bluestem, among many other common names) is a perennial grass native to North America. It has a tall, upright growth habit and grows to a height of 3-5 feet. Its leaves are blue-green in color and its flowers are a silvery-white color. It is found in dry prairies, open woodlands, and savannas and is tolerant of a wide range of soil types.

Uses & Benefits

Schizachyrium pachyarthron is used as an ornamental grass in landscaping, as it is drought tolerant and can withstand salty conditions. It is also used for erosion control and as a cover crop.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Schizachyrium pachyarthron is a small, pale-green spikelet with a single floret. The seed is small and dark brown. The seedlings are thin and grass-like.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Schizachyrium pachyarthron can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in the spring in a well-drained soil and kept moist. Division can be done in the spring or autumn. The clumps should be divided into smaller sections and replanted in a well-drained soil.

Where to Find Schizachyrium pachyarthron

Schizachyrium pachyarthron can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of Africa, Asia, and Australia.

Schizachyrium pachyarthron FAQ

What is the scientific name of Schizachyrium pachyarthron?

Schizachyrium pachyarthron

What is the common name of Schizachyrium pachyarthron?

Thick-jointed bluestem

What is the habitat of Schizachyrium pachyarthron?

Dry, sandy, or rocky soils in prairies, open woodlands, and roadsides

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

Charles Austin Gardner (1896-1970): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.A.Gardner' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:420934-1: 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].