Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
scribneriana
ID:
850023

Status:
valid

Authors:
Hitchc.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1924

Citation Micro:
Contr. U.S. Natl. Herb. 22: 566 (1924)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000849358

Common Names

  • Scribner's Needlegrass
  • Scribner's Threeawn
  • Scribner's Wiregrass

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Description

Aristida scribneriana (also called Scribner 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 scribneriana 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 respiratory ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Aristida scribneriana 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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Cultivation and Propagation

Aristida scribneriana is a perennial grass that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soils. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate a wide range of soils. It can be propagated by seed or division and should be planted in the spring or fall.

Where to Find Aristida scribneriana

Aristida scribneriana can be found in the western United States, from California to Texas.

Aristida scribneriana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Aristida scribneriana?

Aristida scribneriana

What is the growth habit of Aristida scribneriana?

It is an upright, clump-forming grass with a tufted habit.

What is the typical height of Aristida scribneriana?

It typically grows to a height of 1-2 feet.

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

A. S. Hitchcock (1865-1935): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hitchc.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:19995-2: 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].