Aegilops insulae-cypri - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
H.Scholz
Source:
wcs
Year:
2000
Citation Micro:
Willdenowia 30: 62 (2000)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000841449
Common Names
- Aegilops insulae-cypri
- Insulae-cypri Aegilops
- Insulae-cypri Wheat
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Aegilops insulae-cypri (also called Aegilops insulae-cypri, among many other common names) is an annual herb native to Cyprus. It has a slender stem, with a few linear leaves and small white flowers. It grows in dry, sandy soils and is found in arid regions.
Uses & Benefits
Aegilops insulae-cypri is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a cut flower. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat fever, inflammation, and jaundice.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Aegilops insulae-cypri has small, white flowers with five petals and five sepals. The flowers are clustered in small, globular heads. The seeds are small, dark brown, and have a hard, shiny surface. The seedlings are small, with long, slender stems and small, oval-shaped leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Aegilops insulae-cypri is a small, evergreen shrub that can be grown in full sun or partial shade. It prefers well-drained, slightly acidic soils, and is tolerant of a wide range of soils. Propagation is usually done by seed or cuttings.
Where to Find Aegilops insulae-cypri
Aegilops insulae-cypri is native to parts of Asia, including India, China, and Japan.
Aegilops insulae-cypri FAQ
What is the scientific name of Aegilops insulae-cypri?
Aegilops insulae-cypri
What is the common name of Aegilops insulae-cypri?
Aegilops insulae-cypri
What is the natural habitat of Aegilops insulae-cypri?
Aegilops insulae-cypri is found in wetland areas in tropical and subtropical regions of Africa, Asia, and Australia.
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
Hildemar Scholz (1928-2012): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'H.Scholz' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:1015957-1: 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].