Aristida queenslandica - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Henrard
Source:
wcs
Year:
1928
Citation Micro:
Meded. Rijks-Herb. 54B: 488 (1928)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000849279
Common Names
- Aristida queenslandica
- Queenslandica Threeawn
- Queensland Threeawn
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Aristida queenslandica (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 queenslandica is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used to attract pollinators and beneficial insects to the garden.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Aristida queenslandica var. dissimilis (S.T.Blake) B.K.SimonAristida queenslandica var. queenslandica
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Aristida queenslandica has a small, yellow-green flower with three petals. Its seeds are small, oval-shaped and reddish-brown in color. The seedlings have a single, upright stem with a tuft of narrow, grass-like leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Aristida queenslandica can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring or summer in a well-drained soil. Division can be done in spring or autumn. The clumps should be divided into smaller sections and replanted.
Where to Find Aristida queenslandica
Aristida queenslandica is native to Australia and is found in dry, sandy soils. It is also found in parts of New Zealand.
Aristida queenslandica FAQ
What is the scientific name of Aristida queenslandica?
Aristida queenslandica
What is the common name of Aristida queenslandica?
Queensland three-awn
What is the habitat of Aristida queenslandica?
Dry prairies, 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
Johannes Theodoor Henrard (1881-1974): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Henrard' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:389711-1: 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].