Aristida surperuanensis - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Gut.Peralta & P.M.Peterson
Source:
rhakhis
Year:
2019
Citation Micro:
Phytotaxa 419: 183 (2019)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-1000020486
Common Names
- Aristida surperuanensis
- Surperuanensis Aristida
- Aristida
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Aristida surperuanensis (also called 'Peruvian Three-awn', among many other common names) is a perennial grass native to Peru. It has a thick, succulent stem and large, bright green leaves with serrated edges. It is found in tropical and subtropical moist montane forests and grows in shady, moist, and well-drained soils.
Uses & Benefits
Aristida surperuanensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes due to its attractive foliage and flowers. It is also used as a medicinal plant for treating a variety of ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Aristida surperuanensis are yellow and have three petals. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single stem.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Aristida surperuanensis is a tropical grass that should be grown in a well-draining soil mix. It should be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in the spring and kept moist until germination. Divisions should be taken in the spring or fall and planted in a well-draining soil mix.
Where to Find Aristida surperuanensis
Aristida surperuanensis is found in South America.
Aristida surperuanensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Aristida surperuanensis?
Aristida surperuanensis
What are the common names of Aristida surperuanensis?
Peruvian Three-awn Grass
What is the natural habitat of Aristida surperuanensis?
Peru
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
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77202277-1: 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].