Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
condylifolia
ID:
849345

Status:
valid

Authors:
Caro

Source:
wcs

Year:
1967

Citation Micro:
Darwiniana 14: 391 (1967)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000848680

Common Names

  • Aristida condylifolia
  • Knob-spike Threeawn
  • Knob-spike Three-awn

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Description

Aristida condylifolia (also called Condyle-leaved 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 condylifolia is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a hedge plant and for erosion control.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Aristida condylifolia has small, yellowish-brown flowers and small, dark brown seeds. The seedlings are thin and grass-like.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Aristida condylifolia is a perennial grass that grows in clumps and is native to the southeastern United States. It prefers full sun and well-drained soils. Propagation is done by seed, which should be sown in spring or early summer. It can also be propagated by division of clumps in early spring.

Where to Find Aristida condylifolia

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

Aristida condylifolia FAQ

What is the scientific name of Aristida condylifolia?

Aristida condylifolia

What is the common name of Aristida condylifolia?

Knob-spike threeawn

Where is Aristida condylifolia found?

Aristida condylifolia is found in the United States, Mexico, and Central 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

José Alfredo Caro (1919-1985): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Caro' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:19313-2: 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].