Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
eludens
ID:
849442

Status:
valid

Authors:
Allred & Valdés-Reyna

Source:
wcs

Year:
1995

Citation Micro:
Novon 5: 212 (1995)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000848777

Common Names

  • Aristida eludens
  • Eluding Three-awn
  • Eluding Aristida

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Description

Aristida eludens (also called Eluding Three-awn Grass, among many other common names) is a perennial grass native to South America. It has narrow, flat leaves and grows in clumps. It is found in grasslands, savannas, and open woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Aristida eludens is used as an ornamental grass and for erosion control. It is also used as a food source for livestock and as a soil conditioner.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Aristida eludens has small, yellowish-green flowers that form in clusters at the top of the stem. The seeds are small, dark brown, and have a tuft of hairs at the top. The seedlings are thin and have long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Aristida eludens is a perennial grass that grows in clumps. It can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate poor soils. It is best grown in USDA Hardiness Zones 8-10.

Where to Find Aristida eludens

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

Aristida eludens FAQ

What is the scientific name of Aristida eludens?

Aristida eludens

What is the common name of Aristida eludens?

Eluding Three-awn

What is the habitat of Aristida eludens?

It is found in dry, sandy soils in open grasslands, woodlands, and savannas.

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

Jesús Valdés-Reyna (b.1948): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Valdés-Reyna' in the authors string.
Kelly Allred (b.1949): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Allred' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:302995-2: 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].