Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
murina
ID:
849746

Status:
valid

Authors:
Cav.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1799

Citation Micro:
Icon. 5: 44 (1799)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000849081

Common Names

  • Murin Three-awn
  • Murin Wiregrass
  • Murin Needlegrass

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Description

Aristida murina (also called Mouse-ear 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 murina is used as an ornamental grass in landscaping and is also used as a forage grass for livestock.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Aristida murina has a small, white flower, a small, round seed, and a seedling with a long, slender stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Aristida murina is a perennial grass that grows in clumps and can reach up to 1m in height. It is native to the Americas and is found in dry, sandy soils. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate light frosts. Propagation is best done by seed, which should be sown in spring or early summer. It can also be propagated by division of the clumps in spring.

Where to Find Aristida murina

Aristida murina is native to the United States, Mexico, and Central America.

Aristida murina FAQ

What is the scientific name of Aristida murina?

Aristida murina

What is the common name of Aristida murina?

N/A

Where is Aristida murina 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

Antonio José Cavanilles (1745-1804): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Cav.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:389613-1: 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].