Yellow bluestem (Bothriochloa ischaemum, Contr. Biol. Lab. Sci. Soc. China, Bot. Ser. 10: 201 (1936))

Family: Poaceae

Author: (L.) Keng

Bibliography: Contr. Biol. Lab. Sci. Soc. China, Bot. Ser. 10: 201 (1936)

Year: 1936

Status: accepted

Rank: species

Genus: Bothriochloa

Vegetable: Unknown

Observations: Temp. Eurasia, NW. Africa

Description

Yellow bluestem, scientifically known as Bothriochloa ischaemum, is a noteworthy species belonging to the Poaceae family. First described in “Contributions from the Biological Laboratory of the Science Society of China, Botanical Series” in 1936 by the esteemed botanist (L.) Keng, this grass has garnered attention due to its robust adaptability and extensive range.

Predominantly found across temperate regions of Eurasia and Northwestern Africa, yellow bluestem thrives in a variety of climates and soil types, demonstrating both resilience and versatility. Its presence in these diverse habitats underscores its ability to establish and persist across varying environmental conditions.

As a member of the Poaceae, or grass family, Bothriochloa ischaemum shares common characteristics with its relatives, such as its clumping growth habit and long, narrow leaves. These features contribute to its effectiveness in stabilizing soil and preventing erosion, making it a valuable species in restoration ecology and land management.

In summary, the yellow bluestem is a prominent and adaptable grass that plays a significant role in the ecosystems of temperate Eurasia and Northwestern Africa. With a historical mention dating back to the 1930s, it continues to be a subject of interest for botanists and ecologists alike, due to its hardiness and ecological benefits.

Common Names

Fra: barbon, chiendent à balai
Deu: bartgras, blutstillendes bartgras
Eng: yellow bluestem
En: Yellow bluestem, King ranch bluestem
Bg: Белизма
Ca: Albellatge fasciculat
Zh: Bai yang cao, 白羊草
Cs: Vousatka prstnatá
Nl: Baardgras
Fr: Barbon, Chiendent à balai, Barbe-de-Dieu, Pied-de-poule, Andropogon ischème, Bothriochloa Ischème, Barbon pied-de-poule
Ka: Ჩვეულებრივი ურო
De: Bartgras, Blutstillendes Bartgras, Gemeines Bartgras, Gewöhnliches Bartgras
It: Barboncino digitato
Pl: Palczatka kosmata
Pt-br: Capim-cola-de-zorro-amarelo
Es: Zacate barbón
Zh-tw: 白羊草
Zh-hant: 白羊草
Uz: Buzoqchirg

Synonyms

• Dichanthium ischaemum ((L.) Roberty)
• Bothriochloa ischaemum var. racemosoverticillata ((Buia) Borza)
• Bothriochloa ischaemum var. songarica ((Rupr. ex Fisch. & C.A.Mey.) Celarier & J.R.Harlan)
• Bothriochloa insculpta subsp. panormitana ((Parl.) Giardina & Raimondo)
• Amphilophis ischaemum ((L.) Nash)
• Ischaemum dactyloideum (Montandon)
• Andropogon ischaemum var. laevifolius (Hack.)
• Andropogon ischaemum var. songaricus (Rupr. ex Fisch. & C.A.Mey.)
• Sorghum ischaemum ((L.) Kuntze)
• Andropogon patulus (Moench)
• Andropogon ischaemum var. ramosus (F.Gérard)
• Andropogon ischaemum var. rubrocinctus (Goiran)
• Andropogon ischaemum var. racemosoverticillata (Buia)
• Bothriochloa taiwanensis (Ohwi)
• Andropogon pertusus var. panormitanus ((Parl.) Hack.)
• Bothriochloa panormitana ((Parl.) Pilg.)
• Bothriochloa ischaemum f. songarica ((Rupr. ex Fisch. & C.A.Mey.) Kitag.)
• Andropogon ischaemum var. genuinus (Hack.)
• Sorghum villosum (Kuntze)
• Andropogon articulatus (Dulac)
• Andropogon ischaemum var. ramosissimus (Reyn.)
• Andropogon ischaemum (L.)
• Andropogon panormitanus (Parl.)
• Andropogon ischaemum f. songaricus ((Rupr. ex Fisch. & C.A.Mey.) Kitag.)
• Andropogon ischaemum f. virescens (Hausskn.)
• Andropogon ischaemum var. virescens (K.Koch)

Distribution

• Afghanistan (native)
• Algeria (native)
• Austria (native)
• Bulgaria (native)
• China North-Central (native)
• China South-Central (native)
• China Southeast (native)
• Corse (native)
• Czechoslovakia (native)
• East European Russia (native)
• East Himalaya (native)
• France (native)
• Germany (native)
• Greece (native)
• Hainan (native)
• Hungary (native)
• India (native)
• Inner Mongolia (native)
• Iran (native)
• Iraq (native)
• Italy (native)
• Kazakhstan (native)
• Kirgizstan (native)
• Korea (native)
• Krym (native)
• Lebanon-Syria (native)
• Manchuria (native)
• Mongolia (native)
• Morocco (native)
• Nepal (native)
• North Caucasus (native)
• Pakistan (native)
• Poland (native)
• Portugal (native)
• Qinghai (native)
• Romania (native)
• South China Sea (native)
• South European Russi (native)
• Spain (native)
• Switzerland (native)
• Tadzhikistan (native)
• Taiwan (native)
• Thailand (native)
• Tibet (native)
• Transcaucasus (native)
• Tunisia (native)
• Turkey (native)
• Turkey-in-Europe (native)
• Turkmenistan (native)
• Ukraine (native)
• Uzbekistan (native)
• West Himalaya (native)
• Western Sahara (native)
• Xinjiang (native)
• Yugoslavia (native)
• Alabama (introduced)
• Argentina Northeast (introduced)
• Arizona (introduced)
• Arkansas (introduced)
• Aruba (introduced)
• Bolivia (introduced)
• Brazil Northeast (introduced)
• Brazil Southeast (introduced)
• California (introduced)
• Canary Is. (introduced)
• Colombia (introduced)
• Colorado (introduced)
• Costa Rica (introduced)
• Cuba (introduced)
• Dominican Republic (introduced)
• Easter Is. (introduced)
• Florida (introduced)
• Haiti (introduced)
• Hawaii (introduced)
• Jamaica (introduced)
• Japan (introduced)
• Jawa (introduced)
• Kansas (introduced)
• Leeward Is. (introduced)
• Lesser Sunda Is. (introduced)
• Louisiana (introduced)
• Mexico Central (introduced)
• Mexico Northeast (introduced)
• Mexico Northwest (introduced)
• Mexico Southeast (introduced)
• Mexico Southwest (introduced)
• Mississippi (introduced)
• Netherlands Antilles (introduced)
• New Guinea (introduced)
• New Mexico (introduced)
• New York (introduced)
• Ogasawara-shoto (introduced)
• Oklahoma (introduced)
• Philippines (introduced)
• Puerto Rico (introduced)
• South Carolina (introduced)
• Tennessee (introduced)
• Texas (introduced)
• Utah (introduced)
• Venezuela (introduced)

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Flower

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Bark

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Leaf

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Fruit

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Habit

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Other

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Taken Jan 1, 1970 by Photoflora – L’Abbé COSTE (©)

Sources

• WFO (No URL)
• IPNI (No URL)
• GBIF (https://www.gbif.org/species/2704102)
• POWO (http://powo.science.kew.org/taxon/urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:1191417-2)
• PlantNet (https://identify.plantnet.org/species/the-plant-list/Bothriochloa ischaemum (L.) Keng)

Specifications

Growth