Aristida longifolia - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Trin.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1830
Citation Micro:
Mém. Acad. Imp. Sci. St.-Pétersbourg, Sér. 6, Sci. Math. 1: 84 (1830)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000849013
Common Names
- Aristida longifolia
- Long-leaved Threeawn
- Long-leaved Threeawn
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Aristida longifolia (also called Needle Grass, among many other common names) is a perennial grass native to the Mediterranean region and North Africa. It grows in sandy soils and is characterized by its narrow leaves and long, thin spikelets.
Uses & Benefits
Aristida longifolia is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a fodder crop for livestock and as a soil stabilizer.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Aristida longifolia has a small, yellow flower with a spikelet. Its seeds are small and dark brown in color. Its seedlings are slender and have a tuft of hairs at the tip.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Aristida longifolia is a perennial grass that is native to the southeastern United States. It is a low-growing grass that grows in clumps and can reach heights of up to 2 feet. It prefers full sun and well-drained soils. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some shade. Propagation is done by seed or division. The seed should be sown in the spring and the divisions can be done in the fall or early spring.
Where to Find Aristida longifolia
Aristida longifolia can be found in the tropical and subtropical regions of South America, Africa, and Asia.
Aristida longifolia FAQ
What is the scientific name of Aristida longifolia?
Aristida longifolia
What is the common name of Aristida longifolia?
Longleaf Threeawn
What is the family of Aristida longifolia?
Poaceae
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
Carl Bernhard von Trinius (1778-1844): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Trin.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:389563-1: 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].