Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
pallens
ID:
849789

Status:
valid

Authors:
Cav.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1799

Citation Micro:
Icon. 5: 43 (1799)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000849124

Common Names

  • Aristida pallens
  • Pale Three-awn Grass
  • Pale Wiregrass

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Description

Aristida pallens (also called Three-awn Grass, among many other common names) is a perennial grass native to Africa, Asia, Australia, and the Americas. It grows in dry, sunny areas and is often found in grasslands, savannas, and open woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Aristida pallens 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.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Aristida pallens has small, yellowish-green flowers, and small, dark brown seeds. The seedlings are slender and have narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Aristida pallens is a perennial grass native to the Americas. It is easy to grow and propagate from seed. The seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil in a sunny location. The seedlings should be thinned out to allow for adequate space between plants. Once established, the grass will require little maintenance and will spread quickly.

Where to Find Aristida pallens

Aristida pallens is native to South America and can be found in grasslands, savannas, and disturbed areas.

Aristida pallens FAQ

What is the scientific name of Aristida pallens?

Aristida pallens

What is the common name of Aristida pallens?

Pale threeawn

What is the habitat of Aristida pallens?

It is found in dry, sandy or rocky soils of deserts, grasslands, and disturbed areas.

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:19274-2: 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].