Aristida arizonica - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Vasey
Source:
wcs
Year:
1886
Citation Micro:
Bull. Torrey Bot. Club 13: 27 (1886)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000848551
Common Names
- Arizona Threeawn
- Arizona Wiregrass
- Arizonagrass
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Aristida arizonica (also called Arizona three-awn, among many other common names) is a species of grass native to the southwestern United States and northern Mexico. It is a perennial grass that grows in dry, sandy soils and is often found in disturbed areas such as roadsides and fields. It has narrow, green leaves and produces small, yellow-brown flowers in the summer.
Uses & Benefits
Aristida arizonica is used for erosion control, as an ornamental grass, and as a forage crop for livestock.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Aristida arizonica 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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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Aristida arizonica can be propagated by seed or division. It is best grown in well-drained soils in full sun. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some light shade. It is also tolerant of poor soils and salt spray.
Where to Find Aristida arizonica
Aristida arizonica can be found in dry, open areas in North America, Central America, and South America.
Aristida arizonica FAQ
What is the scientific name of Aristida arizonica?
Aristida arizonica
What is the family of Aristida arizonica?
Poaceae
Where is Aristida arizonica native to?
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:19149-2: 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].