Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Species:
canescens
ID:
900746

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Hack.) Pilg.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1940

Citation Micro:
Nat. Pflanzenfam., ed. 2. 14e: 142 (1940)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000900081

Common Names

  • Little Bluestem
  • Bluejoint Grass
  • Prairie Blue Stem

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Description

Sorghastrum canescens (also called Gray 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 canescens 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 canescens 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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Cultivation and Propagation

Sorghastrum canescens 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 canescens

Sorghastrum canescens can be found in the southeastern United States, from North Carolina to Florida and west to Texas.

Sorghastrum canescens FAQ

What is the scientific name of Sorghastrum canescens?

Sorghastrum canescens

What is the common name of Sorghastrum canescens?

Hoary Sorghastrum

What is the natural habitat of Sorghastrum canescens?

It is native to India, Nepal, and Sri Lanka

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

Robert Knud Friedrich Pilger (1876-1953): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Pilg.' in the authors string.
Eduard Hackel (1850-1926): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hack.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:240813-2: 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].