Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
stricta
ID:
850092

Status:
valid

Authors:
Michx.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1803

Citation Micro:
Fl. Bor.-Amer. 1: 41 (1803)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000849427

Common Names

  • Strict Three-Awn
  • Strict Wiregrass
  • Strict Three-Awn Grass

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Description

Aristida stricta (also called Wiregrass, among many other common names) is a species of grass native to North America. It is a perennial grass that grows up to 1 m tall, with narrow, linear leaves and a spike-like inflorescence. It is found in open woodlands, prairies, and savannas, and is often used as a forage grass for livestock.

Uses & Benefits

Aristida stricta 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

Aristida stricta 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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Cultivation and Propagation

Aristida stricta 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 stricta

Aristida stricta can be found in the grasslands of South Africa.

Aristida stricta FAQ

What is the scientific name of Aristida stricta?

Aristida stricta

What is the common name of Aristida stricta?

Strict Aristida

What is the natural habitat of Aristida stricta?

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

André Michaux (1746-1802): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Michx.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:325344-2: 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].