Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
hispidula
ID:
849563

Status:
valid

Authors:
Henrard

Source:
wcs

Year:
1932

Citation Micro:
Meded. Rijks-Herb. 58A: 195 (1932)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000848898



Common Names

  • Aristida hispidula
  • Hispid Three-awn
  • Hispid Aristida


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Description

Aristida hispidula (also called Hispid Threeawn, among many other common names) is a perennial grass native to the Mediterranean region. It has a tufted habit and grows to a height of 0.6 m. It grows in dry and sandy soils in open grasslands, roadsides, and wastelands.

Uses & Benefits

Aristida hispidula is used as an ornamental grass in landscaping and as a fodder crop for livestock.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Aristida hispidula has small, yellow, spike-like flowers that bloom in the summer. Its seeds are small, dark brown and have a rough texture. The seedlings are thin and have a single leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Aristida hispidula 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 hispidula

Aristida hispidula can be found in the grasslands of South America.

Aristida hispidula FAQ

What is the scientific name of Aristida hispidula?

Aristida hispidula

What is the common name of Aristida hispidula?

Hispid Three-awn

Where is Aristida hispidula found?

Aristida hispidula is found in the United States, Mexico, and Central America.

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:389484-1: 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].