Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Alismatales
Family:
Species:
besseae
ID:
849370

Status:
valid

Authors:
Madison

Source:
wcs

Year:
1985

Citation Micro:
Aroideana 8: 51 (1985)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000848705

Common Names

  • Besseae Three-awn
  • Besseae Aristida
  • Besse's Three-awn

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Description

Chlorospatha besseae (also called Bessie's Three-Awn, among many other common names) is a species of grass native to the southwestern United States and northern Mexico. It is a perennial grass with a tufted habit and grows to a height of 0.3–0.6 m. It is found in dry, sandy soils, often in calcareous soils.

Uses & Benefits

Chlorospatha besseae is used as an ornamental grass and for erosion control. It is also used in landscaping and for soil stabilization.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Chlorospatha besseae has a small, yellow flower with three petals. Its seeds are small, brown and oval-shaped. The seedlings are thin and grass-like.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Chlorospatha besseae is a perennial grass that grows in clumps and is native to the southeastern United States. It prefers full sun and well-drained soils. Propagation is done by seed, which should be sown in spring or early summer. It can also be propagated by division of clumps in early spring.

Where to Find Chlorospatha besseae

Chlorospatha besseae is native to the United States and can be found in the states of Texas, Oklahoma, and Louisiana. It is typically found in dry, sandy soils.

Chlorospatha besseae FAQ

What is the scientific name of Chlorospatha besseae?

Chlorospatha besseae

What is the common name of Chlorospatha besseae?

Besse's threeawn

Where is Chlorospatha besseae found?

Chlorospatha besseae is found in the United States, Mexico, and Central America.

Species in the Chlorospatha genus

Chlorospatha amalfiensis, Chlorospatha antioquiensis, Chlorospatha betancurii, Chlorospatha callejasii, Chlorospatha cogolloi, Chlorospatha luteynii, Chlorospatha macphersonii, Chlorospatha nicolsonii, Chlorospatha feuersteiniae, Chlorospatha hastifolia, Chlorospatha atropurpurea, Chlorospatha besseae, Chlorospatha castula, Chlorospatha corrugata, Chlorospatha croatiana, Chlorospatha cutucuensis, Chlorospatha dodsonii, Chlorospatha gentryi, Chlorospatha hammeliana, Chlorospatha ilensis, Chlorospatha kolbii, Chlorospatha kressii, Chlorospatha lehmannii, Chlorospatha longipoda, Chlorospatha mirabilis, Chlorospatha bogneri, Chlorospatha planadensis, Chlorospatha ricaurtensis, Chlorospatha munchiquensis, Chlorospatha bayae, Chlorospatha boosii, Chlorospatha bullata, Chlorospatha caldasensis, Chlorospatha caliensis, Chlorospatha carchiensis, Chlorospatha cedralensis, Chlorospatha chocoensis, Chlorospatha congensis, Chlorospatha engleri, Chlorospatha giraldoi, Chlorospatha grayumii, Chlorospatha hannoniae, Chlorospatha hastata, Chlorospatha huilensis, Chlorospatha jaramilloi, Chlorospatha limonensis, Chlorospatha litensis, Chlorospatha longiloba, Chlorospatha maculata, Chlorospatha mansellii,

Species in the Araceae family

Adelonema erythropus, Adelonema allenii, Adelonema crinipes, Adelonema hammelii, Adelonema kvistii, Adelonema mofflerianum, Adelonema orientale, Adelonema pallidinervium, Adelonema panamense, Adelonema peltatum, Adelonema picturatum, Adelonema roezlii, Adelonema speariae, Adelonema wallisii, Adelonema wendlandii, Adelonema yanamonoense, Aglaodorum griffithii, Aglaonema brevispathum, Aglaonema chermsiriwattanae, Aglaonema cochinchinense, Aglaonema commutatum, Aglaonema cordifolium, Aglaonema costatum, Aglaonema densinervium, Aglaonema flemingianum, Aglaonema hookerianum, Aglaonema marantifolium, Aglaonema modestum, Aglaonema nebulosum, Aglaonema nitidum, Aglaonema ovatum, Aglaonema philippinense, Aglaonema pictum, Aglaonema pumilum, Aglaonema rotunda, Aglaonema simplex, Aglaonema tricolor, Aglaonema vittatum, Aglaonema robeleynii, Aglaonema birmanicum, Aglaonema nicobaricum, Aglaonema tassae, Alloschemone inopinata, Alloschemone occidentalis, Alocasia megawatiae, Alocasia chaii, Alocasia infernalis, Alocasia nycteris, Alocasia hypoleuca, Alocasia jiewhoei,

References

Michael T. Madison (b.1948): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Madison' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:57018-2: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.