Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
riograndensis
ID:
849980

Status:
valid

Authors:
B.M.A.Severo & I.I.Boldrini

Source:
wcs

Year:
1982

Citation Micro:
Bradea 3: 239 (1982)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000849315

Common Names

  • Rio Grande Needlegrass
  • Rio Grande Threeawn
  • Rio Grande Wiregrass

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Description

Aristida riograndensis (also called Rio Grande Three-awn, among many other common names) is a species of grass native to the south-central United States. It is a perennial grass that grows in clumps and can reach heights of up to 2 feet. It is found in dry, sandy soils in open woodlands, prairies, and roadsides.

Uses & Benefits

Aristida riograndensis is used as an ornamental grass and is often planted in gardens and parks. It is also used as a soil stabilizer and erosion control plant.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Aristida riograndensis has small, yellowish-green flowers that grow in clusters. The seeds are small, reddish-brown, and have awns. The seedlings are slender and have a single leaf with a short awn.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Aristida riograndensis 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 riograndensis

Aristida riograndensis can be found in the United States, Mexico, and Central America.

Aristida riograndensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Aristida riograndensis?

Aristida riograndensis

What are the common names of Aristida riograndensis?

Common names of Aristida riograndensis include Rio Grande Three-awn and Rio Grande Three-awn Grass

Where is Aristida riograndensis native to?

Aristida riograndensis is native to the United States and Mexico

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

Ilsi Iob Boldrini (b.1944): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Boldrini' in the authors string.
Branca Maria Aimi Severo: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Severo' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:19333-2: 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].