Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
mendocina
ID:
849718

Status:
valid

Authors:
Phil.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1870

Citation Micro:
Anales Univ. Chile 36: 205 (1870)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000849053

Common Names

  • Mendocino Three-awn
  • Mendocino Wiregrass
  • Mendocino Needlegrass

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Description

Aristida mendocina (also called Slender Three-awn, among many other common names) is a perennial grass native to the Americas, where it is found in the United States, Mexico, and Central and South America. It grows in dry, sandy soils, and is often found in open areas such as prairies, savannas, and roadsides.

Uses & Benefits

Aristida mendocina is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a soil stabilizer in areas prone to erosion.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Aristida mendocina has small, yellowish-green flowers and small, dark brown seeds. Its seedlings are small, with thin, light green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Aristida mendocina 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 mendocina

Aristida mendocina can be found in the tropical and subtropical regions of South America, Africa, and Asia.

Aristida mendocina FAQ

What is the scientific name of Aristida mendocina?

Aristida mendocina

What is the common name of Aristida mendocina?

N/A

Where is Aristida mendocina found?

South America

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

Rodolfo Amando Philippi (1808-1904): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Phil.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:389590-1: 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].