Aristida tenuifolia - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Hitchc.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1935
Citation Micro:
Proc. Calif. Acad. Sci. , ser. 4, 21: 296 (1935)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000849462
Common Names
- Tenuifolia Three-awn
- Tenuifolia Wiregrass
- Tenuifolia Aristida
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Aristida tenuifolia (also called Slender 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 tenuifolia is used as an ornamental grass in landscaping, as well as for erosion control and forage for livestock.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Aristida tenuifolia is a small, three-petaled, yellow-green flower. The seed is a small, three-sided, yellow-brown seed. The seedlings are small, grass-like, and have a single, narrow leaf.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Aristida tenuifolia is a perennial grass that grows in clumps and can reach heights of up to 1 m. It prefers full sun and well-drained soils. Propagation is by seed, which should be sown in the spring or early summer. It is also possible to propagate by division of the clumps in the spring.
Where to Find Aristida tenuifolia
Aristida tenuifolia can be found in the United States, Mexico, and Central America.
Aristida tenuifolia FAQ
What is the scientific name of Aristida tenuifolia?
Aristida tenuifolia
What is the growth habit of Aristida tenuifolia?
It is a perennial grass with a clumping growth habit.
What is the flowering season of Aristida tenuifolia?
It flowers from late spring to early summer.
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
A. S. Hitchcock (1865-1935): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hitchc.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:19362-2: 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].