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matojillo bluestem
Scientific Name: Andropogon leucostachyus
Family: Poaceae
Category: Monocot
Growth: Graminoid
Duration: Perennial
Other Names:
Andropogon leucostachyus - Matojillo Bluestem
Andropogon leucostachyus, commonly known as matojillo bluestem, is a perennial graminoid belonging to the grass family.
Taxonomy and Nomenclature
- Scientific Name: Andropogon leucostachyus Kunth
- Family: Poaceae (grasses, gramines)
- Genus: Andropogon L. (bluestem)
- Rank: Species
- Synonyms:
- Anatherum brasiliense Spreng. ex Steud.
- Anatherum domingense Roem. & Schult.
- Anatherum virginicum
- Andropogon virginicus leucostachyus
- Subspecies/Varieties:
- Andropogon leucostachyus subsp. selloanus
- Andropogon leucostachyus var. selloanus
- Andropogon leucostachyus var. subvillosus
- Andropogon leucostachyus var. leucostachyus
Common Names
- Matojillo Bluestem
- Cola de Zorra (Spanish)
- Mato Escoba del Fogón (Spanish)
- Plumilla (Spanish)
- Lanilla (Spanish)
Distribution and Habitat
- Grows in acidic soils with very low fertility.
- Native to certain regions.
Ecological Role
- Invasive in pastures.
Morphological Characteristics
- Graminoid (grass-like) structure.
- Perennial lifespan.
- Grows forming clumps or tufts (macollas).
Allergen Potential
- Medium to High allergen potential.
Further Information
- USDA PLANTS Database
- Discover Life
- Garden Guides
- EOL.org
- Wikimedia Species