Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
arida
ID:
1552290

Status:
valid

Authors:
(M.E.Jones) Romasch.

Source:
rhakhis

Year:
2019

Citation Micro:
PhytoKeys 126: 96 (2019)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-1000032224

Common Names

  • Eriocoma arida
  • Arid Eriocoma
  • Dry Eriocoma

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Description

Eriocoma arida (also called Arid Needlegrass, among many other common names) is a small perennial grass, growing up to 1 m tall. It is native to western North America, and is found in open woodlands and shrublands. It prefers moist soils and is tolerant of seasonal flooding.

Uses & Benefits

Eriocoma arida is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, and is also used as a medicinal plant in traditional Chinese medicine.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Eriocoma arida has small, yellow flowers with awns. Its seeds are small and brown, and its seedlings have narrow, lance-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Eriocoma arida is a perennial grass that grows up to 1 m in height. It can be propagated from seeds or division. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Division should be done in early spring or late summer. Plant the divisions in a well-drained soil mix and keep the soil moist.

Where to Find Eriocoma arida

Eriocoma arida is native to Mexico and can be found in the states of Chiapas, Oaxaca, and Veracruz.

Eriocoma arida FAQ

What is the scientific name of Eriocoma arida?

Eriocoma arida

What is the common name of Eriocoma arida?

Arid Sandbur

What is the habitat of Eriocoma arida?

Dry sandy soils in open areas

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

POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77199066-1: 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].