Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
petersonii
ID:
849850

Status:
valid

Authors:
Allred & Valdés-Reyna

Source:
wcs

Year:
1995

Citation Micro:
Novon 5: 209 (1995)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000849185

Common Names

  • Aristida petersonii
  • Peterson's Aristida
  • Peterson's Three-awn

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Description

Aristida petersonii (also called Peterson's Three-awn, among many other common names) is a perennial grass native to North America. It grows in open, dry habitats, such as prairies, meadows, and roadsides. It has a thin, upright stem with a tuft of three-forked awns at the tip. The leaves are narrow and have a rough texture.

Uses & Benefits

Aristida petersonii is used as an ornamental grass in landscaping and as a forage grass for livestock.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Aristida petersonii has small, yellow-green flowers, which are followed by small, light brown seeds. The seedlings are thin and delicate, with long, thin stems and small, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Aristida petersonii is a perennial grass that grows best in full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some light shade. Propagation is done by seed or division. The seed should be planted in the spring or fall in a prepared seedbed. Division should be done in the spring or fall when the plant is actively growing.

Where to Find Aristida petersonii

Aristida petersonii can be found in South America, from Colombia to Bolivia.

Aristida petersonii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Aristida petersonii?

Aristida petersonii

What is the common name of Aristida petersonii?

Peterson's three-awn

What is the habitat of Aristida petersonii?

Dry, sandy soils and open woodlands

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

Jesús Valdés-Reyna (b.1948): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Valdés-Reyna' in the authors string.
Kelly Allred (b.1949): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Allred' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:304859-2: 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].