Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
annamensis
ID:
849196

Status:
valid

Authors:
Henrard

Source:
wcs

Year:
1926

Citation Micro:
Meded. Rijks-Herb. 54: 28 (1926)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000848531

Common Names

  • Annamensis Aristida
  • Aristida annamensis
  • Annamensis Aristida

Searching for Aristida annamensis? Discover Suppliers and Request Free Samples Now!

Find Suppliers & Request Samples

Description

Aristida annamensis (also called Annual three-awn, among many other common names) is a perennial grass with narrow, flat leaves and a short, dense inflorescence. It is native to Southeast Asia, and is found in tropical and subtropical habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Aristida annamensis is used for erosion control, as an ornamental grass, and as a forage crop for livestock.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

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

Searching for Aristida annamensis? Discover Suppliers and Request Free Samples Now!

Find Suppliers & Request Samples

Cultivation and Propagation

Aristida annamensis 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 annamensis

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

Aristida annamensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Aristida annamensis?

Aristida annamensis

What is the family of Aristida annamensis?

Poaceae

Where is Aristida annamensis native to?

Vietnam

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

Johannes Theodoor Henrard (1881-1974): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Henrard' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:389236-1: 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].