Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
caudata
ID:
842274

Status:
valid

Authors:
L.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1753

Citation Micro:
Sp. Pl. : 1051 (1753)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000841609

Common Names

  • Aegilops caudata
  • Tailed Spelt
  • Tailed Aegilops

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Description

Aegilops caudata (also called Tailed Wheatgrass, among many other common names) is a small, annual grass native to Europe and western Asia. It has a short, upright stem and small, narrow leaves. It is found in grasslands, meadows, and other disturbed habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Aegilops caudata is used as a fodder crop and forage crop for livestock. It is also used as a cover crop to prevent soil erosion and improve soil fertility.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Aegilops caudata is small and white, with a yellow center. The seed is small and round, with a yellow-brown color. The seedlings are small and have a yellow-green color.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Aegilops caudata is a species of grass in the Poaceae family. It is native to Central Asia and the Middle East. It is a perennial grass and can be propagated by seed or vegetative means. It prefers well-drained soils and full sun. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some shade. It is a good choice for erosion control and can be used in landscaping.

Where to Find Aegilops caudata

Aegilops caudata is native to parts of Asia, including China, Japan, and Korea.

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 Linnaeus (1707-1778): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:384571-1: 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].