Aristida gibbosa - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Nees) Kunth
Source:
wcs
Year:
1833
Citation Micro:
Enum. Pl. 1: 189 (1833)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000848847
Common Names
- Aristida gibbosa
- Gibbous Three-Awn
- Gibbous Needle Grass
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Aristida gibbosa (also called Hairy Three-Awn, among many other common names) is a species of grass native to the Americas, from the United States to Argentina. It is typically found in dry, sandy soils, and is tolerant of drought and fire.
Uses & Benefits
Aristida gibbosa is used as an ornamental grass in landscaping and as a forage grass for livestock.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Aristida gibbosa is a small, yellowish-green spikelet. The seed is a small, brownish-black grain. The seedlings are slender and have a single leaf.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Aristida gibbosa is a perennial grass that is native to South Africa. It is easy to propagate from seed, which can be sown in spring or autumn. It prefers well-drained soils and full sun. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate light frosts. It can be cut back in late winter to promote fresh growth.
Where to Find Aristida gibbosa
Aristida gibbosa can be found in the United States, Mexico, Central America, and South America.
Aristida gibbosa FAQ
What is the scientific name of Aristida gibbosa?
Aristida gibbosa
What type of plant is Aristida gibbosa?
A grass
Where is Aristida gibbosa found?
It is found in tropical Africa
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
Carl Sigismund Kunth (1788-1850): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kunth' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:389450-1: 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].