Aristida behriana is a native Australian species of grass commonly known as bunch wire grass or brush wire grass. It is a bright green perennial plant forming short, tufted tussocks up to 40 centimetres (16 in)[1] high. Its seeds have three long, radiating awns; it is a member of genus Aristida, grasses known commonly as three-awns. The species favours low fertility and well-drained soils. It is commonly found in mallee woodlands and plains, where it grows on sunny slopes. Superficially, the flower heads resemble those of the invasive weed African feather-grass (Pennisetum villosum).[2] A. behriana is found in all mainland Australian States.[3]
Aristida behriana is a native Australian species of grass commonly known as bunch wire grass or brush wire grass. It is a bright green perennial plant forming short, tufted tussocks up to 40 centimetres (16 in) high. Its seeds have three long, radiating awns; it is a member of genus Aristida, grasses known commonly as three-awns. The species favours low fertility and well-drained soils. It is commonly found in mallee woodlands and plains, where it grows on sunny slopes. Superficially, the flower heads resemble those of the invasive weed African feather-grass (Pennisetum villosum). A. behriana is found in all mainland Australian States.
Aristida behriana, es una especie de gramínea perteneciente a la familia de las poáceas. Es originaria de Australia.
Es una planta perenne de color verde brillante formando matas cortas, con pelo insertado, de hasta 40 centímetros de altura.[1] Sus semillas tienen tres largas y radiantes aristas, es un miembro del género Aristida, hierbas conocidas comúnmente como las tres aristas. La especie favorece la baja fertilidad en suelos bien drenados. Se encuentra comúnmente en bosques de mallee y llanuras, donde crece en laderas soleadas. Superficialmente, las cabezas de las flores se asemejan a los de la maleza invasora (Pennisetum villosum).[2] A. behriana se encuentra en todos los Estados parte continental de Australia.[3]
Aristida behriana fue descrita por Ferdinand von Mueller y publicado en Transactions and Proceedings of the Victorian Institute for the Advancement of Science 1: 44. 1855.[4][5][6]
El nombre del género proviene del latín Arista o del griego Aristos (cerdas, o aristas del maíz).
behriana: epíteto
Aristida behriana, es una especie de gramínea perteneciente a la familia de las poáceas. Es originaria de Australia.
Aristida behriana là một loài thực vật có hoa trong họ Hòa thảo. Loài này được F.Muell. mô tả khoa học đầu tiên năm 1855.[1]
Aristida behriana là một loài thực vật có hoa trong họ Hòa thảo. Loài này được F.Muell. mô tả khoa học đầu tiên năm 1855.