Aegilops searsii - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Feldman & Kislev
Source:
wcs
Year:
1980
Citation Micro:
Feddes Repert. 91: 231 (1980)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000841814
Common Names
- Aegilops searsii
- Sears' Goatgrass
- Sears' Wheat
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Aegilops searsii (also called Sears' Aegilops, among many other common names) is a species of grass native to Europe and Asia. It grows in dry, open grasslands and savannas. It has narrow, flat leaves and a short, upright stem.
Uses & Benefits
Aegilops searsii 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
Aegilops searsii has small, white flowers, with two seeds in each of its fruits. The seeds are small, dark brown, and oval. The seedlings are thin, with long, narrow leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Aegilops searsii is a clumping, evergreen grass that grows in moist, shady areas. It is tolerant of a wide range of soils and can be propagated by division or by seed. Division should be done in spring or early summer, and seeds should be sown in late summer or early autumn.
Where to Find Aegilops searsii
Aegilops searsii is native to the Mediterranean region, from the Iberian Peninsula to the Middle East.
Aegilops searsii FAQ
What is Aegilops searsii?
Aegilops searsii is a species of grass in the family Poaceae.
Where is Aegilops searsii found?
Aegilops searsii is found in Turkey.
What is the growth habit of Aegilops searsii?
Aegilops searsii is a perennial grass with a tufted habit.
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
Moshe Feldman: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Feldman' in the authors string.
Mordecai Kislev (b.1937): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kislev' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:384640-1: 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].