Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
hitchcockiana
ID:
849564

Status:
valid

Authors:
Henrard

Source:
wcs

Year:
1927

Citation Micro:
Meded. Rijks-Herb. 54A: 233 (1927)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000848899

Common Names

  • Aristida hitchcockiana
  • Hitchcock's Three-awn
  • Hitchcock's Aristida

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Description

Aristida hitchcockiana (also called Hitchcock's Threeawn, among many other common names) is a perennial grass native to the Mediterranean region. It has a tufted habit and grows to a height of 0.6 m. It grows in dry and sandy soils in open grasslands, roadsides, and wastelands.

Uses & Benefits

Aristida hitchcockiana is used as an ornamental grass in landscaping and as a fodder crop for livestock.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Aristida hitchcockiana has small, yellow, spike-like flowers that bloom in the summer. Its seeds are small, dark brown and have a rough texture. The seedlings are thin and have a single leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Aristida hitchcockiana is a perennial grass native to the southeastern United States. It 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 hitchcockiana

Aristida hitchcockiana can be found in the grasslands of South America.

Aristida hitchcockiana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Aristida hitchcockiana?

Aristida hitchcockiana

What is the common name of Aristida hitchcockiana?

Hitchcock's Three-awn

Where is Aristida hitchcockiana found?

Aristida hitchcockiana is found in the United States (Arizona, New Mexico, and Texas).

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

Johannes Theodoor Henrard (1881-1974): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Henrard' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:19213-2: 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].