Aegilops tauschii - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Coss.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1849
Citation Micro:
Notes Pl. Crit. : 69 (1849)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000841857
Common Names
- Aegilops tauschii
- Tausch's Goatgrass
- Tausch's Wheat
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Aegilops tauschii (also called Tausch's Wheatgrass, among many other common names) is a species of grass native to Europe and Asia. It is a perennial grass that grows in a variety of habitats, from meadows and pastures to roadsides and disturbed areas.
Uses & Benefits
Aegilops tauschii has been used as a forage crop and as a source of food for livestock. It is also used as a cover crop and for erosion control.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Aegilops tauschii sub. strangulata (Eig) TzvelevAegilops tauschii sub. tauschii
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Aegilops tauschii has small, yellow flowers with six petals and three stamens. Its seeds are small, round and black. The seedlings are small and slender with long, narrow leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Aegilops tauschii is a hardy perennial grass that is tolerant of a wide range of soils. It is propagated by seed, which should be planted in early spring. The plant prefers full sun and should be kept well-watered. It is tolerant of drought and can tolerate some shade.
Where to Find Aegilops tauschii
Aegilops tauschii can be found in the Mediterranean region, from Portugal to Turkey and eastward to Iran.
Aegilops tauschii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Aegilops tauschii?
Aegilops tauschii
What is the family of Aegilops tauschii?
Poaceae
Where is Aegilops tauschii found?
It is found in the Mediterranean region.
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
Ernest Cosson (1819-1889): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Coss.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:384652-1: 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].