Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
utilis
ID:
850175

Status:
valid

Authors:
F.M.Bailey

Source:
wcs

Year:
1907

Citation Micro:
Queensland Agric. J. 18: 340 (1907)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000849510

Common Names

  • Utilis Threeawn
  • Utilis Wiregrass
  • Utilis Aristida

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Description

Aristida utilis (also called Utilis Grass, among many other common names) is a perennial grass native to South America. It grows in a variety of habitats, from dry, sandy soils to moist, grassy meadows.

Uses & Benefits

Aristida utilis 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 utilis has small, yellow-green flowers that produce small, brown seeds. The seedlings have thin, green stems and narrow, pointed leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Aristida utilis is a perennial grass that grows in clumps and can reach a height of up to 1.5 meters. It is drought-tolerant and prefers full sun to partial shade. Propagation is by seed, which should be sown in spring or summer in well-drained soil. It can also be propagated by division.

Where to Find Aristida utilis

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

Aristida utilis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Aristida utilis?

Aristida utilis

What is the growth habit of Aristida utilis?

It is a perennial grass with a clumping growth habit.

What is the flowering season of Aristida utilis?

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

Frederick Manson Bailey (1827-1915): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'F.M.Bailey' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:389869-1: 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].