Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
longespica
ID:
1593583

Status:
valid

Authors:
Poir.

Source:

Year:
1810

Citation Micro:
Encycl. , Suppl. 1: 452 (1810)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-1000048026

Common Names

  • Aristida longespica
  • Longespica Aristida
  • Longespic Aristida

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Description

Aristida longespica (also called 'Longspike Threeawn', among many other common names) is a perennial grass that is native to the Mediterranean region and grows in moist habitats. It has a tufted habit and its stems are erect and slender. The leaves are bright green and the inflorescence is a terminal panicle.

Uses & Benefits

Aristida longespica is used as a food crop, a fodder crop for livestock, and as a soil cover crop to reduce soil erosion and improve soil fertility.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Aristida longespica has small, yellow flowers with awns. Its seeds are small, brown and oval-shaped. Its seedlings have long, narrow leaves with a white midrib.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Aristida longespica is a perennial grass native to the Mediterranean region. It can be propagated by division or by seed. The best time to divide the clump is in the spring or early summer. Seeds should be sown in the spring in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist. The seedlings can be transplanted when they are 6-8 inches tall.

Where to Find Aristida longespica

Aristida longespica is native to Africa, Asia, and Europe.

Aristida longespica FAQ

What are the common uses of Aristida longespica?

Aristida longespica is commonly used as an ornamental plant and as a food source.

What type of soil does Aristida longespica prefer?

Aristida longespica prefers well-drained, sandy soils.

What is the optimal temperature for Aristida longespica?

Aristida longespica prefers temperatures between 15-25°C.

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:389559-1: 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].