Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
longissima
ID:
842124

Status:
valid

Authors:
Schweinf. & Muschl.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1912

Citation Micro:
Man. Fl. Egypt 1: 156 (1912)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000841459

Common Names

  • Aegilops longissima
  • Longissima Aegilops
  • Longissima Wheat

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Description

Aegilops longissima (also called Aegilops longissima, among many other common names) is an annual herb native to the Mediterranean region. 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 longissima 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

The flower of Aegilops longissima is a small, yellow, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, ovoid seed with a white hilum. The seedlings are small, with thin stems and small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Aegilops longissima 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 longissima

Aegilops longissima is native to the Mediterranean region, including parts of Italy, Greece, and Turkey.

Aegilops longissima FAQ

What is the scientific name of Aegilops longissima?

Aegilops longissima

What is the common name of Aegilops longissima?

Longissima wheat

What is the habitat of Aegilops longissima?

It is found in open grasslands, woodlands, and disturbed areas

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

Georg August Schweinfurth (1836-1925): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Schweinf.' in the authors string.
Reinhold Conrad Muschler (1883-1957): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Muschl.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:384613-1: 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].