Sorghastrum chaseae - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
chaseae
ID:
1593901
Status:
valid
Authors:
Swallen
Source:
Year:
1966
Citation Micro:
Phytologia 14: 96 (1966)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-1000048073
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Sorghastrum chaseae (also called Indian grass, among many other common names) is a perennial grass with long, narrow leaves and small, yellowish flowers. It is native to North America, and is usually found in dry, sandy habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Sorghastrum chaseae is used as a food crop, a fodder crop for livestock, and as a soil cover crop to reduce soil erosion and improve soil fertility.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Sorghastrum chaseae has small, yellow flowers that are arranged in a spike-like inflorescence. The seeds are small, black and have a smooth surface. The seedlings have a single pair of cotyledons and a short, white root.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Sorghastrum chaseae is a perennial grass that is native to temperate regions. It can be propagated by seed or vegetative means. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a well-drained soil. Vegetative propagation can be done by division or cuttings. Cuttings should be taken in late spring or early summer and planted in a well-drained soil. The plant prefers full sun and should be watered regularly.
Where to Find Sorghastrum chaseae
Sorghastrum chaseae can be found in the United States, primarily in the Midwest and Southeast regions.
Sorghastrum chaseae FAQ
What is the scientific name of Sorghastrum chaseae?
Sorghastrum chaseae
What is the common name of Sorghastrum chaseae?
Chase's Indiangrass
Where is Sorghastrum chaseae found?
North America
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
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:422039-1: 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].