Status:
valid
Authors:
Caro
Source:
wcs
Year:
1961
Citation Micro:
Kurtziana 1: 159 (1961)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000849331
Common Names
- Sayapan Needlegrass
- Sayapan Threeawn
- Sayapan Wiregrass
Description
Aristida sayapensis (also called Sayap Three-awn, among many other common names) is an annual grass species native to South America. It grows in dry, sandy soils and is often found in disturbed areas such as roadsides and fields.
Uses & Benefits
Aristida sayapensis is used as an ornamental grass in gardens and landscapes. It is also used as a natural fertilizer and as a medicinal plant for treating digestive disorders.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Aristida sayapensis has small, yellowish-green flowers that grow in clusters. The seeds are small, reddish-brown, and have awns. The seedlings are slender and have a single leaf with a short awn.
Cultivation and Propagation
Aristida sayapensis is a perennial grass native to the southwestern United States and northern Mexico. It is hardy in USDA zones 6-10. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is by seed or division. To propagate by seed, sow in spring or fall in a well-prepared seedbed. To propagate by division, divide the clumps in spring or fall. Plant the divisions in well-prepared soil and water thoroughly.
Where to Find Aristida sayapensis
Aristida sayapensis can be found in the United States, Mexico, and Central America.
Aristida sayapensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Aristida sayapensis?
Aristida sayapensis
What are the common names of Aristida sayapensis?
Common names of Aristida sayapensis include Sayap Three-awn and Sayap Three-awn Grass
Where is Aristida sayapensis native to?
Aristida sayapensis is native to Ecuador
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
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:19339-2: 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].