Aristida purpurea - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Nutt.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1835
Citation Micro:
Trans. Amer. Philos. Soc. , n.s., 5: 145 (1835)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000849253
Common Names
- Aristida purpurea
- Purpurea Threeawn
- Purple Threeawn
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Aristida purpurea (also called Needlegrass, among many other common names) is a species of grass in the Poaceae family. It is native to the Caribbean, Central America, and South America. It grows in dry and wet habitats, and is found in grasslands, savannas, and open forests.
Uses & Benefits
Aristida purpurea is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a grass for lawns. It is also used as a soil stabilizer and erosion control.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Aristida purpurea 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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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Aristida purpurea is a perennial grass that is easy to cultivate and propagate. It can be grown from seed or propagated by division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate a range of soil types. It is best to water the plant regularly, but not too much. Fertilize the plant with a balanced fertilizer once a month during the growing season.
Where to Find Aristida purpurea
Aristida purpurea is native to North America and is found in dry, sandy soils. It is also found in parts of Canada and the United States.
Aristida purpurea FAQ
What is the scientific name of Aristida purpurea?
Aristida purpurea
What type of plant is Aristida purpurea?
It is a grass
Where does Aristida purpurea grow?
It is native to Africa, the Middle East, and India
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
Thomas Nuttall (1786-1859): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Nutt.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:327975-2: 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].