Aegilops columnaris - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Zhuk.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1928
Citation Micro:
Trudy Prikl. Bot. 18: 489 (1928)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000841622
Common Names
- Aegilops columnaris
- Columnar Spelt
- Columnar Aegilops
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Aegilops columnaris (also called Columnar 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 columnaris 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 columnaris is small and yellow in color. The seed is small and round, with a dark brown color. The seedlings are small and thin, with a light green color.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Aegilops columnaris 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 columnaris
Aegilops columnaris is native to parts of Asia, including India, China, and Japan.
Species in the Aegilops genus
Aegilops insulae-cypri, Aegilops longissima, Aegilops mutica, Aegilops neglecta, Aegilops peregrina, Aegilops bicornis, Aegilops biuncialis, Aegilops caudata, Aegilops columnaris, Aegilops comosa, Aegilops crassa, Aegilops cylindrica, Aegilops geniculata, Aegilops juvenalis, Aegilops kotschyi, Aegilops searsii, Aegilops sharonensis, Aegilops speltoides, Aegilops tauschii, Aegilops triuncialis, Aegilops umbellulata, Aegilops uniatistata, Aegilops vavilovii, Aegilops ventricosa, Aegilops uniaristata,
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
Pyotr Zhukovsky (1888-1975): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Zhuk.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:384573-1: 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].