Aristida mollissima - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Pilg.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1907
Citation Micro:
Bot. Jahrb. Syst. 40: 80 (1907)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000849069
Common Names
- Molliss Three-awn
- Molliss Wiregrass
- Molliss Needlegrass
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Aristida mollissima (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 mollissima is used as an ornamental grass in gardens and landscapes. It is also used as a ground cover and for erosion control on slopes. It is drought tolerant and can be used in xeriscaping.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Aristida mollissima sub. argentea (Schweick.) MelderisAristida mollissima sub. mollissima
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Aristida mollissima has small, yellowish-green flowers and small, dark brown seeds. Its seedlings are small, with thin, light green leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Aristida mollissima can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring in a well-drained seedbed. Division can be done in spring or autumn. The clumps should be divided into smaller pieces and replanted.
Where to Find Aristida mollissima
Aristida mollissima can be found in dry grasslands and open woodlands in the western United States, Mexico, and Central America.
Aristida mollissima FAQ
What is the scientific name of Aristida mollissima?
Aristida mollissima
What is the common name of Aristida mollissima?
N/A
Where is Aristida mollissima 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
Robert Knud Friedrich Pilger (1876-1953): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Pilg.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:389604-1: 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].