Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
amplexifolia
ID:
849188

Status:
valid

Authors:
E.A.Sánchez

Source:
wcs

Year:
1975

Citation Micro:
Darwiniana 19: 413 (1975)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000848523

Common Names

  • Amplexifolia Aristida
  • Aristida amplexifolia
  • Amplexifolia Aristida

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Description

Aristida amplexifolia (also called clasping 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 amplexifolia is used for erosion control, as an ornamental grass, and as a forage crop for livestock.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Aristida amplexifolia has small, yellow flowers with purple anthers. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are long and thin.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Aristida amplexifolia is a perennial grass that is native to South America. It is tolerant of a wide range of soil types and can be grown in full sun or partial shade. It can be propagated by seed or division. To propagate by seed, sow the seeds in a well-drained soil in the spring or fall. To propagate by division, dig up the clumps of grass and divide them into smaller sections. Plant the sections in a well-drained soil and keep them moist until they are established.

Where to Find Aristida amplexifolia

Aristida amplexifolia can be found in dry, open areas in North America, Central America, and South America.

Aristida amplexifolia FAQ

What is the scientific name of Aristida amplexifolia?

Aristida amplexifolia

What is the common name of Aristida amplexifolia?

Clasping Threeawn

What is the habitat of Aristida amplexifolia?

Dry, sandy or rocky soils

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

José Alfredo Caro (1919-1985): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Caro' in the authors string.
Evangelina A. Sánchez (b.1934): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'E.A.Sánchez' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:19144-2: 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].