Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
appressa
ID:
849201

Status:
valid

Authors:
Vasey

Source:
wcs

Year:
1893

Citation Micro:
Contr. U.S. Natl. Herb. 1: 282 (1893)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000848536

Common Names

  • Aristida appressa
  • Appressed Threeawn
  • Appressed Three-awn

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Description

Aristida appressa (also called Annual three-awn, among many other common names) is a tufted, perennial grass with narrow, flat leaves and a short, dense inflorescence. It is native to North America, and is found in dry, sandy habitats.

Uses & Benefits

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

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Aristida appressa is a white, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedling is a small, green plant with a single stem and two small leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Aristida appressa 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 appressa

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

Aristida appressa FAQ

What is the scientific name of Aristida appressa?

Aristida appressa

What is the family of Aristida appressa?

Poaceae

Where is Aristida appressa native to?

Africa, Asia, Europe, North America

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

George Vasey (1822-1893): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Vasey' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:19145-2: 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].