Sorghastrum crassum - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
crassum
ID:
908988
Status:
valid
Authors:
Renvoize
Source:
wcs
Year:
2006
Citation Micro:
Kew Bull. 61: 281 (2006)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000908323
Common Names
- Sorghastrum crassum
- Crassum Indian Grass
- Thick Indian Grass
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Sorghastrum crassum (also called Thick-leaved Indiangrass, among many other common names) is a perennial grass species native to the United States. It has a clump-forming growth habit and is characterized by its wide leaves and yellow inflorescences. It is found in prairies and open woodlands.
Uses & Benefits
Sorghastrum crassum is used as an ornamental grass in gardens and parks.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Sorghastrum crassum has small white flowers with yellow-orange lips. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small and green.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Sorghastrum crassum is a perennial grass that is native to North America. It is easy to propagate and cultivate, and can be grown in full sun or partial shade. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and can tolerate drought and salt spray. It can be propagated by seed, division, or cuttings.
Where to Find Sorghastrum crassum
Sorghastrum crassum is native to North America and can be found in grasslands and savannas.
Sorghastrum crassum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Sorghastrum crassum?
Sorghastrum crassum
What is the common name of Sorghastrum crassum?
Thick-Stemmed Indian Grass
Where is Sorghastrum crassum found?
It is found in India, Sri Lanka, and China
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
Stephen Andrew Renvoize (b.1944): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Renvoize' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77074699-1: 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].