Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
strigosa
ID:
850100

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Henrard) S.T.Blake

Source:
wcs

Year:
1943

Citation Micro:
Trans. Roy. Soc. South Australia 67: 45 (1943)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000849435

Common Names

  • Strigose Three-Awn
  • Strigose Wiregrass
  • Strigose Three-Awn Grass

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Description

Aristida strigosa (also called Bristly Three-awn, 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 strigosa 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 strigosa 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 strigosa is a perennial grass that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some frost. It can be grown in containers or in the ground.

Where to Find Aristida strigosa

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

Aristida strigosa FAQ

What is the scientific name of Aristida strigosa?

Aristida strigosa

What is the common name of Aristida strigosa?

Strigose Aristida

What is the natural habitat of Aristida strigosa?

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

Stanley Thatcher Blake (1910-1973): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'S.T.Blake' in the authors string.
Johannes Theodoor Henrard (1881-1974): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Henrard' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:389813-1: 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].