Aristida decaryana - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
A.Camus
Source:
wcs
Year:
1958
Citation Micro:
Bull. Soc. Bot. France 105: 246 (1958)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000848715
Common Names
- Decaryana Three-awn
- Decaryana Aristida
- Decary's Three-awn
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Aristida decaryana (also called Decary's Three-Awn, among many other common names) is a species of grass native to Madagascar. It is a perennial grass with a tufted habit and grows to a height of 0.3–1 m. It is found in grasslands, woodlands, and savannas.
Uses & Benefits
Aristida decaryana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a fodder crop for livestock and as a soil stabilizer.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Aristida decaryana 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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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Aristida decaryana can be propagated by seed, division or cuttings. Sow the seeds in a well-drained soil mix in a warm, sunny location. Divide the clumps in early spring or take cuttings in late spring. Plant the divisions or cuttings in a well-drained soil mix in a warm, sunny location.
Where to Find Aristida decaryana
Aristida decaryana is native to the United States and can be found in the states of Texas, Oklahoma, and Louisiana. It is typically found in dry, sandy soils.
Aristida decaryana FAQ
What is the scientific name of Aristida decaryana?
Aristida decaryana
What is the common name of Aristida decaryana?
Decary's Three-Awn
What is the natural habitat of Aristida decaryana?
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
Aimée Antoinette Camus (1879-1965): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.Camus' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:389356-1: 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].