Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
scabrescens
ID:
849998

Status:
valid

Authors:
L.Liu

Source:
wcs

Year:
1987

Citation Micro:
Fl. Xizang. 5: 84 (1987)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000849333

Common Names

  • Scabrescent Needlegrass
  • Scabrescent Threeawn
  • Scabrescent Wiregrass

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Description

Aristida scabrescens (also called Scabrous Three-awn, among many other common names) is an annual grass species native to the Mediterranean region. It grows in dry, sandy soils and is often found in disturbed areas such as roadsides and fields.

Uses & Benefits

Aristida scabrescens is used as an ornamental grass in gardens and landscapes. It is also used as a natural mulch and as a medicinal plant for treating fever.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Aristida scabrescens 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 scabrescens 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 scabrescens

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

Aristida scabrescens FAQ

What is the scientific name of Aristida scabrescens?

Aristida scabrescens

What are the common names of Aristida scabrescens?

Common names of Aristida scabrescens include Scabrescent Three-awn and Scabrescent Three-awn Grass

Where is Aristida scabrescens native to?

Aristida scabrescens 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

Liang Liu (1933-2001): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.Liu' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:934180-1: 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].