Aristida lisowskii - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Richel
Source:
wcs
Year:
1984
Citation Micro:
Bull. Soc. Roy. Bot. Belgique 117: 317 (1984)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000849002
Common Names
- Aristida lisowskii
- Lisowski's Threeawn
- Lisowski's Threeawn
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Aristida lisowskii (also called Needle Grass, among many other common names) is a perennial grass native to the Mediterranean region and North Africa. It grows in sandy soils and is characterized by its narrow leaves and long, thin spikelets.
Uses & Benefits
Aristida lisowskii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a fodder crop for livestock and as a soil stabilizer.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Aristida lisowskii has a small, yellow flower with a spikelet. Its seeds are small and dark brown in color. Its seedlings are slender and have a tuft of hairs at the tip.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Aristida lisowskii is a perennial grass that is native to Australia. 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 lisowskii
Aristida lisowskii can be found in South America.
Aristida lisowskii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Aristida lisowskii?
Aristida lisowskii
What is the common name of Aristida lisowskii?
Lisowski's Threeawn
What is the family of Aristida lisowskii?
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
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:903577-1: 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].