Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
chaseae
ID:
849312

Status:
valid

Authors:
Hitchc.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1924

Citation Micro:
Contr. U.S. Natl. Herb. 22: 575 (1924)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000848647

Common Names

  • Aristida chaseae
  • Chase's Three-awn Grass
  • Chase's Three-awned Grass

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Description

Aristida chaseae (also called Chase's Three-awn, among many other common names) is a perennial grass native to the United States. It has narrow, flat leaves and grows in dry, sandy soils in prairies and open woodlands. It is a warm season grass, blooming in late summer or early fall.

Uses & Benefits

Aristida chaseae 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 chaseae has a small, yellow flower with three petals. Its seeds are small, brown and oval-shaped. The seedlings are thin and grass-like.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Aristida chaseae is a warm-season grass native to the southeastern United States. It is a low-growing, clumping grass that grows up to 12 inches tall. It is drought-tolerant and can tolerate a wide range of soils. It can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in well-drained soil. Division can be done in spring or early summer. The clumps should be divided and replanted in the same area.

Where to Find Aristida chaseae

Aristida chaseae can be found in the United States, Mexico, and Central America.

Aristida chaseae FAQ

What is the scientific name of Aristida chaseae?

Aristida chaseae

What is the common name of Aristida chaseae?

Chase's Three-Awn

What is the natural habitat of Aristida chaseae?

Dry prairies, open woodlands, and disturbed sites

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:19164-2: 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].