Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
latzii
ID:
849645

Status:
valid

Authors:
B.K.Simon

Source:
wcs

Year:
1984

Citation Micro:
Austrobaileya 2: 91 (1984)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000848980

Common Names

  • Aristida latzii
  • Latz's Threeawn
  • Latz's Threeawn

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Description

Aristida latzii (also called Latz'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 latzii is used as an ornamental grass, for erosion control, and as a soil stabilizer.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Aristida latzii has small, yellowish-green flowers and small, black seeds. The seedlings are slender with a single, upright stem and narrow, pointed leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Aristida latzii is a perennial grass that is native to Australia and New Zealand. It is a hardy plant that can tolerate a wide range of soil types and climates. It can be propagated by seed or division. When propagating by seed, the seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil in full sun. The seedlings should be thinned to allow for adequate spacing. When propagating by division, the clumps should be divided in spring or autumn. The divisions should be planted in a well-drained soil in full sun.

Where to Find Aristida latzii

Aristida latzii can be found in the grasslands of South Africa.

Aristida latzii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Aristida latzii?

Aristida latzii

What is the common name of Aristida latzii?

Latz's Threeawn

What is the family of Aristida latzii?

Poaceae

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:903574-1: 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].