Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
gypsophila
ID:
849542

Status:
valid

Authors:
Beetle

Source:
wcs

Year:
1981

Citation Micro:
Phytologia 49: 36 (1981)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000848877



Common Names

  • Aristida gypsophila
  • Gypsophila Three-awn
  • Gypsophila Aristida


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Description

Aristida gypsophila (also called Gypsum Three-Awn, among many other common names) is a species of grass native to the Americas, from the United States to Argentina. It is typically found in dry, sandy soils, and is tolerant of drought and fire.

Uses & Benefits

Aristida gypsophila is used as an ornamental grass, for erosion control, and as a soil stabilizer.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Aristida gypsophila 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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Cultivation and Propagation

Aristida gypsophila is a perennial grass native to the southeastern United States. It prefers sandy or loamy soils with good drainage. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some shade. Propagation is by seed or division of the clumps. Seeds should be sown in spring or fall in well-prepared soil. Division of the clumps can be done in spring or fall. The divisions should be planted in well-prepared soil and watered regularly until established.

Where to Find Aristida gypsophila

Aristida gypsophila can be found in the southwestern United States, Mexico, and Central America.

Aristida gypsophila FAQ

What type of soil does Aristida gypsophila prefer?

Aristida gypsophila prefers moist, sandy soils.

What is the average height of Aristida gypsophila?

Aristida gypsophila typically grows to a height of 0.5-1.5m.

What type of climate does Aristida gypsophila prefer?

Aristida gypsophila prefers warm, humid climates.

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

Alan Ackerman Beetle (1913-2003): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Beetle' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:19206-2: 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].