Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
brittonorum
ID:
849268

Status:
valid

Authors:
Hitchc.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1924

Citation Micro:
Contr. U.S. Natl. Herb. 22: 584 (1924)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000848603

Common Names

  • Aristida brittonorum
  • Britton's Three-awn Grass
  • Britton's Three-awned Grass

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Description

Aristida brittonorum (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 South America, and is found in dry, sandy habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Aristida brittonorum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and can be used to create a low-maintenance lawn. It is also used as a cover crop and for erosion control.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Aristida brittonorum flowers are small, yellowish-green, and arranged in spikes. The seeds are small and yellowish-green in color. The seedlings are small and have a yellowish-green color.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Aristida brittonorum is a grass native to North America. It can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained, fertile soil in the spring or autumn. Division can be done in the spring or autumn. The plant should be carefully dug up and divided into several smaller clumps, each with at least one growth point. The divisions should then be replanted in a well-drained, fertile soil.

Where to Find Aristida brittonorum

Aristida brittonorum is found in the United States, primarily in the Great Plains, as well as in Mexico and Central America.

Aristida brittonorum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Aristida brittonorum?

Aristida brittonorum

What is the common name of Aristida brittonorum?

Britton's threeawn

What type of plant is Aristida brittonorum?

Grass

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

A. S. Hitchcock (1865-1935): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hitchc.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:19156-2: 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].