Sorghastrum elliottii - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
elliottii
ID:
900750
Status:
valid
Authors:
(C.Mohr) Nash
Source:
wcs
Year:
1912
Citation Micro:
N. Amer. Fl. 17: 130 (1912)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000900085
Common Names
- Elliott's Little Bluestem
- Elliott's Bluestem
- Elliott's Grass
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Sorghastrum elliottii (also called Elliott's 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 elliottii 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 flower of Sorghastrum elliottii is yellow in color and has a star-shaped form. The seed is a small, dark brown, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small and have thin, light green leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Sorghastrum elliottii 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 elliottii
Sorghastrum elliottii can be found in the southeastern United States, from North Carolina to Florida and west to Texas.
Sorghastrum elliottii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Sorghastrum elliottii?
Sorghastrum elliottii
What is the common name of Sorghastrum elliottii?
Elliott's Sorghastrum
What is the natural habitat of Sorghastrum elliottii?
It is native to the southeastern United States
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
Charles Mohr (1824-1901): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.Mohr' in the authors string.
George Valentine Nash (1864-1921): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Nash' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:240815-2: 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].