Sorghastrum brunneum - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
brunneum
ID:
900745
Status:
valid
Authors:
Swallen
Source:
wcs
Year:
1950
Citation Micro:
Contr. U.S. Natl. Herb. 29: 428 (1950)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000900080
Common Names
- Sorghastrum brunneum
- Brown Sorghastrum
- Brown Snakeweed
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Sorghastrum brunneum (also called Brown Fimbry, among many other common names) is a species of grass native to the United States. It is a small, annual grass that grows to a height of 10-20 cm. It is found in dry, sandy soils and is commonly found in open fields and along roadsides.
Uses & Benefits
Sorghastrum brunneum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used for erosion control and as a windbreak.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The Sorghastrum brunneum flower is a small, yellow flower with a white center. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, green, and oval-shaped.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Sorghastrum brunneum can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and moist soil. It can be grown in USDA hardiness zones 5-9.
Where to Find Sorghastrum brunneum
Sorghastrum brunneum is native to the southeastern United States, from Texas to Florida and north to Virginia.
Sorghastrum brunneum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Sorghastrum brunneum?
Sorghastrum brunneum
What is the common name of Sorghastrum brunneum?
Brown Sorghastrum
What is the natural habitat of Sorghastrum brunneum?
It is native to India, Nepal, and Sri Lanka
Species in the Sorghastrum genus
Sorghastrum balansae, Sorghastrum brunneum, Sorghastrum chasae, Sorghastrum contractum, Sorghastrum elliottii, Sorghastrum fuscescens, Sorghastrum incompletum, Sorghastrum minarum, Sorghastrum nudipes, Sorghastrum nutans, Sorghastrum pellitum, Sorghastrum pogonostachyum, Sorghastrum pohlianum, Sorghastrum scaberrimum, Sorghastrum secundum, Sorghastrum setosum, Sorghastrum stipoides, Sorghastrum tisserantii, Sorghastrum viride, Sorghastrum crassum, Sorghastrum canescens, Sorghastrum chaseae,
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
Jason Richard Swallen (1903-1991): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Swallen' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:422037-1: 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].