Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
holathera
ID:
849568

Status:
valid

Authors:
Domin

Source:
wcs

Year:
1915

Citation Micro:
Biblioth. Bot. 20(85): 340 (1915)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000848903

Common Names

  • Aristida holathera
  • Holathera Three-awn
  • Holathera Aristida

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Description

Aristida holathera (also called Holathere, among many other common names) is a perennial grass native to Africa, Asia, and Europe. It has a tufted habit and grows up to 1 m tall. It prefers moist soils and is often found in meadows, pastures, and grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

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

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Aristida holathera var. latifolia (B.K.Simon) B.K.Simon
Aristida holathera var. holathera

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Aristida holathera 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 holathera is a perennial grass that is native to Africa and Madagascar. It is a drought-tolerant species that can be grown in a variety of soil types. It prefers full sun and can tolerate light shade. Propagation is usually done by seed, which should be planted in spring or early summer. The seed should be sown in a well-drained soil and kept moist until germination occurs. Once established, the grass requires minimal maintenance and can be mowed or grazed to keep it in check.

Where to Find Aristida holathera

Aristida holathera can be found in Central and South America.

Aristida holathera FAQ

What is the scientific name of Aristida holathera?

Aristida holathera

What is the common name of Aristida holathera?

Hairy Three-awn

Where is Aristida holathera found?

Aristida holathera is found in the United States (Arizona, California, Nevada, and Utah).

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

Karel Domin (1882-1953): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Domin' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:389489-1: 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].