Aristida spiciformis - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Elliott
Source:
wcs
Year:
1816
Citation Micro:
Sketch Bot. S. Carolina 1: 141 (1816)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000849394
Common Names
- Spiciform Three-Awn
- Spiciform Wiregrass
- Spiciform Three-Awn Grass
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Aristida spiciformis (also called Spike Three-awn, among many other common names) is an annual grass native to South America. It is a tufted grass with a short, erect stem, and grows to a height of 0.3-1.2 m. It is found in grasslands, savannas, and disturbed areas, and is widely distributed in Argentina, Paraguay, and Uruguay.
Uses & Benefits
Aristida spiciformis is used as an ornamental grass in landscaping and as a forage grass for livestock. It is also used as a soil stabilizer and erosion control.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Aristida spiciformis is a small, yellow-green spikelet. The seed is a small, dark brown grain. The seedlings are small, slender and have a tuft of hairs at the tip.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Aristida spiciformis is a perennial grass that is easy to cultivate and propagate. It can be grown from seed or propagated by division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate a range of soil types. It is best to water the plant regularly, but not too much. Fertilize the plant with a balanced fertilizer once a month during the growing season.
Where to Find Aristida spiciformis
Aristida spiciformis can be found in the southwestern United States, from Arizona to Texas.
Aristida spiciformis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Aristida spiciformis?
Aristida spiciformis
What is the common name of Aristida spiciformis?
Spiciform Aristida
What is the natural habitat of Aristida spiciformis?
Grasslands
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
Stephen Elliott (1771-1830): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Elliott' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:325260-2: 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].