Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
torta
ID:
850149

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Nees) Kunth

Source:
wcs

Year:
1833

Citation Micro:
Enum. Pl. 1: 190 (1833)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000849484

Common Names

  • Aristida torta
  • Torta Threeawn
  • Torta Needlegrass

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Description

Aristida torta (also called Twisted 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 torta is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used in the production of paper and as a fodder for livestock.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Aristida torta has a small, yellow-green flower with three petals. Its seeds are small, oval-shaped and reddish-brown in color. The seedlings have a single, upright stem with a tuft of narrow, grass-like leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Aristida torta is a perennial grass that grows in clumps and can reach a height of up to 1 m. It is native to the United States, Mexico, and Central America. It prefers full sun and well-drained soils. Propagation is done by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a sunny location. Division should be done in early spring or late fall.

Where to Find Aristida torta

Aristida torta is native to the United States, Mexico, and Central America.

Aristida torta FAQ

What is the scientific name of Aristida torta?

Aristida torta

What is the common name of Aristida torta?

Slender Threeawn

What is the growth habit of Aristida torta?

It is a tufted grass with a prostrate growth habit.

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

Carl Sigismund Kunth (1788-1850): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kunth' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:389850-1: 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].