Aristida transvaalensis - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Henrard
Source:
wcs
Year:
1932
Citation Micro:
Meded. Rijks-Herb. 58A: 235 (1932)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000849487
Common Names
- Aristida transvaalensis
- Transvaal Threeawn
- Transvaal Needlegrass
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Aristida transvaalensis (also called Transvaal Three-awn, among many other common names) is a species of grass native to the south-central United States. It is a perennial grass that grows in clumps and can reach heights of up to 2 feet. It is found in dry, sandy soils in open woodlands, prairies, and roadsides.
Uses & Benefits
Aristida transvaalensis 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
The flower of Aristida transvaalensis is a small, yellow-green spikelet with three awns. The seed is a small, dark brown grain, and the seedling is a small, green grass with a single awn.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Aristida transvaalensis 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 transvaalensis
Aristida transvaalensis is native to South Africa.
Aristida transvaalensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Aristida transvaalensis?
Aristida transvaalensis
What is the common name of Aristida transvaalensis?
Slender Threeawn
What is the growth habit of Aristida transvaalensis?
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
Johannes Theodoor Henrard (1881-1974): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Henrard' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:389853-1: 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].