Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
vagans
ID:
850177

Status:
valid

Authors:
Cav.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1799

Citation Micro:
Icon. 5: 45 (1799)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000849512

Common Names

  • Vagans Threeawn
  • Vagans Wiregrass
  • Vagans Aristida

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Description

Aristida vagans (also called Slender Threeawn, among many other common names) is a perennial grass native to the United States and Mexico. It grows in dry, sandy soils and can reach up to 1.5 meters in height. It has narrow, linear leaves and small, spike-like inflorescences.

Uses & Benefits

Aristida vagans 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 vagans 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 vagans is a perennial grass that grows in clumps and can reach a height of up to 1 meter. 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 vagans

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

Aristida vagans FAQ

What is the scientific name of Aristida vagans?

Aristida vagans

What is the growth habit of Aristida vagans?

It is a perennial grass with a clumping growth habit.

What is the flowering season of Aristida vagans?

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

Antonio José Cavanilles (1745-1804): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Cav.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:389870-1: 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].