Aristida rufescens - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Steud.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1854
Citation Micro:
Syn. Pl. Glumac. 1: 421 (1854)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000849325
Common Names
- Rufescent Needlegrass
- Rufescent Threeawn
- Rufescent Wiregrass
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Aristida rufescens (also called Red Three-awn, among many other common names) is an annual grass species native to the Mediterranean region and parts of Africa. It grows in dry, sandy soils and is often found in disturbed areas such as roadsides and fields.
Uses & Benefits
Aristida rufescens 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 rufescens 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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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Aristida rufescens is a perennial grass native to the southwestern United States and northern Mexico. It is hardy in USDA zones 6-10. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is by seed or division. To propagate by seed, sow in spring or fall in a well-prepared seedbed. To propagate by division, divide the clumps in spring or fall. Plant the divisions in well-prepared soil and water thoroughly.
Where to Find Aristida rufescens
Aristida rufescens can be found in the United States, Mexico, and Central America.
Aristida rufescens FAQ
What is the scientific name of Aristida rufescens?
Aristida rufescens
What are the common names of Aristida rufescens?
Common names of Aristida rufescens include Rusty Three-awn and Rusty Three-awn Grass
Where is Aristida rufescens native to?
Aristida rufescens 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
Ernst Gottlieb von Steudel (1783-1856): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Steud.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:389744-1: 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].