Aristida hubbardiana - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Schweick.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1938
Citation Micro:
Notizbl. Bot. Gart. Berlin-Dahlem 14: 196 (1938)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000848907
Common Names
- Aristida hubbardiana
- Hubbard's Three-awn
- Hubbard's Aristida
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Aristida hubbardiana (also called Hubbard's Three-awn, among many other common names) is a perennial grass native to North America. It has a tufted habit and grows up to 1 m tall. It prefers dry soils and is often found in prairies, grasslands, and open woodlands.
Uses & Benefits
Aristida hubbardiana is used as an ornamental grass in landscaping and as a fodder crop for livestock.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Aristida hubbardiana 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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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Aristida hubbardiana 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 hubbardiana
Aristida hubbardiana can be found in Central and South America.
Aristida hubbardiana FAQ
What is the scientific name of Aristida hubbardiana?
Aristida hubbardiana
What is the common name of Aristida hubbardiana?
Hubbard's Three-awn
Where is Aristida hubbardiana found?
Aristida hubbardiana 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
Herold Georg Wilhelm Johannes Schweickerdt (1903-1977): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Schweick.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:389492-1: 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].