Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
granitica
ID:
849535

Status:
valid

Authors:
B.K.Simon

Source:
wcs

Year:
1984

Citation Micro:
Austrobaileya 2: 91 (1984)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000848870

Common Names

  • Aristida granitica
  • Granite Three-awn
  • Granite Aristida

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Description

Aristida granitica (also called Granite 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 granitica is used as an ornamental grass and for erosion control. It is also used in landscaping and for soil stabilization.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Aristida granitica has small, yellowish-green flowers and small, dark brown seeds. The seedlings are slender and have a single, upright stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Aristida granitica is a perennial grass native to the southeastern United States. It is tolerant of a wide range of soils, but prefers sandy or loamy soils with good drainage. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some shade. Propagation is by seed or division of the clumps. Seeds should be sown in spring or fall in well-prepared soil. Division of the clumps can be done in spring or fall. The divisions should be planted in well-prepared soil and watered regularly until established.

Where to Find Aristida granitica

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

Aristida granitica FAQ

What type of soil does Aristida granitica prefer?

Aristida granitica prefers moist, sandy soils.

What is the average height of Aristida granitica?

Aristida granitica typically grows to a height of 0.5-1.5m.

What type of climate does Aristida granitica prefer?

Aristida granitica prefers warm, humid climates.

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

Bryan Kenneth Simon (1943-2015): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'B.K.Simon' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:903571-1: 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].