Aristida alpina - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
L.Liu
Source:
wcs
Year:
1987
Citation Micro:
Fl. Xizang. 5: 82 (1987)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000848516
Common Names
- Alpina Aristida
- Aristida alpina
- Alpina Aristida
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Aristida alpina (also called alpine three-awn, among many other common names) is a species of grass native to Europe, Asia, and North America. It grows in damp meadows, wetland margins, and other moist areas. It has long, narrow leaves and grows in tufts. It produces small, brown flowers in the summer.
Uses & Benefits
Aristida alpina is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a hedge plant and for erosion control.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Aristida alpina has small, yellow flowers with purple anthers. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are long and thin.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Aristida alpina is a perennial grass native to the Himalayan region. It is a low-growing grass, growing up to 10 cm tall. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is best done by division in spring or early summer. Plant divisions in a sunny location with well-drained soil.
Where to Find Aristida alpina
Aristida alpina is found in North America, Europe, and Asia.
Aristida alpina FAQ
What is the scientific name of Aristida alpina?
Aristida alpina
What is the common name of Aristida alpina?
Alpine Threeawn
What is the habitat of Aristida alpina?
High altitude grasslands and alpine meadows
Species in the Aristida genus
Aristida abnormis, Aristida achalensis, Aristida acuta, Aristida adoensis, Aristida adscensionis, Aristida aemulans, Aristida aequiglumis, Aristida alpina, Aristida amazonensis, Aristida ambongensis, Aristida amplexifolia, Aristida anaclasta, Aristida anisochaeta, Aristida annamensis, Aristida annua, Aristida anthoxanthoides, Aristida antoniana, Aristida appressa, Aristida arida, Aristida arizonica, Aristida arubensis, Aristida asplundii, Aristida australis, Aristida balansae, Aristida barbicollis, Aristida basiramea, Aristida batangensis, Aristida behriana, Aristida benthamii, Aristida beyrichiana, Aristida biglandulosa, Aristida bipartita, Aristida bissei, Aristida blakei, Aristida boninensis, Aristida brainii, Aristida brasiliensis, Aristida brevissima, Aristida brittonorum, Aristida burbidgeae, Aristida burraensis, Aristida calcicola, Aristida californica, Aristida calycina, Aristida capillacea, Aristida capillifolia, Aristida caput-medusae, Aristida chapadensis, Aristida chaseae, Aristida chiclayensis,
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
Liang Liu (1933-2001): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.Liu' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:934178-1: 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].