Status:
valid
Authors:
Cav.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1803
Citation Micro:
Anales Ci. Nat. 6: 148 (1803)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000845254
Common Names
- Aira uniaristata
- One-awned Hair-grass
- Uniaristate Hair-grass
Description
Aira uniaristata (also called Unarmed Hairgrass, among many other common names) is a perennial grass native to Europe, North Africa, and western Asia. It has small, narrow leaves and grows in dry meadows and grasslands.
Uses & Benefits
Aira uniaristata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used for its medicinal properties, such as to treat fever, headaches, and stomach problems.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Aira uniaristata has small white flowers, each with a single seed. The seedlings have thin, long stems and small, oval-shaped leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Aira uniaristata is a perennial grass native to the Mediterranean region. It prefers full sun and well-drained soils. Propagation is best done by division of the clumps in early spring or by seed. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil and kept moist until germination occurs.
Where to Find Aira uniaristata
Aira uniaristata can be found in the Mediterranean region, in the western part of the Middle East, and in North Africa.
Aira uniaristata FAQ
What are the common names of Aira uniaristata?
Common names of Aira uniaristata include one-awned hair-grass and one-awned hair-grass sedge.
What are the growing conditions for Aira uniaristata?
Aira uniaristata prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil.
What is the native range of Aira uniaristata?
Aira uniaristata is native to Europe, North Africa, and the Middle East.
Species in the Aira genus
Aira caryophyllea,
Aira cupaniana,
Aira praecox,
Aira provincialis,
Aira scoparia,
Aira tenorei,
Aira uniaristata,
Aira minoricensis,
Aira hercynica,
Aira elegans,
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
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:386896-1: 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].