Dichanthium sericeum
Silky Bluestem
Also known as: Andropogon sericeus R.Br. +4 more
- Andropogon sericeus R.Br.
- Dichanthium sericeum (R.Br.) Guillaumin
- Sorghum sericeum (R.Br.) Kuntze
- Sorgum acutiusculum (Hack.) Kuntze
- Sorgum sericeum (R.Br.) Kuntze
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Poaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a annual or perennial.
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Naturally occurring in Tropical Asia, Australasia, and the Pacific, Dichanthium sericeum (commonly known as Silky Bluestem) is an annual or perennial herbaceous plant belonging to the Poaceae family. Within its native range, this species is primarily associated with seasonally dry tropical conditions. There are naturally occurring subspecies of this species, which are linked below.
Macro Climate
Tropical
Plant Type
Grass
Plant Type
Herbaceous Perennial
Plant Type
Annual
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
ASIA-TROPICAL, AUSTRALASIA, PACIFIC
Regions (WGSRPD)
Australia, Indo-China, Malesia, Papuasia, Southwestern Pacific
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Cambodia, Laos, Lesser Sunda Is., New Caledonia, New Guinea, New South Wales, Northern Territory, Philippines, Queensland, Solomon Is., South Australia, Tasmania, Victoria, Vietnam, Western Australia
Introduced Range
Plants flagged as 'Introduced' have been transported outside their native historical range by human activity. While many are common ornamentals, some may become naturalized or invasive in local environments. Local ecological guidelines require verification prior to planting.
Botanical Countries (Non-Native)
Czechoslovakia, Florida, Hawaii, Japan, Marquesas, Mexico Northeast, Mexico Northwest, Mexico Southeast, Mississippi, Pakistan, Paraguay, Texas, Zimbabwe
Subspecies, Varieties & Forms