Aristida sieberiana - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Trin.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1821
Citation Micro:
Neue Entd. 2: 61 (1821)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000849376
Common Names
- Sieber's Three-Awn
- Sieber's Wiregrass
- Sieber's Three-Awn Grass
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Aristida sieberiana (also called Sieber's 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 sieberiana is used as an ornamental grass in gardens and landscapes. It is also used as a natural fertilizer and as a medicinal plant for treating respiratory ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Aristida sieberiana has small, yellowish-green flowers that are clustered in a spike-like inflorescence. The seeds are small, brown, and oval-shaped. The seedlings are slender with long, narrow leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Aristida sieberiana 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 sieberiana
Aristida sieberiana can be found in the southwestern United States, from Arizona to Texas.
Aristida sieberiana FAQ
What is the scientific name of Aristida sieberiana?
Aristida sieberiana
What is the growth habit of Aristida sieberiana?
It is an upright, clump-forming grass with a tufted habit.
What is the typical height of Aristida sieberiana?
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
Carl Bernhard von Trinius (1778-1844): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Trin.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:389780-1: 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].