Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
badamense
ID:
842865

Status:
valid

Authors:
Drobow

Source:
wcs

Year:
1925

Citation Micro:
Repert. Spec. Nov. Regni Veg. 21: 44 (1925)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000842200

Common Names

  • Agropyron badamense
  • Badam Wheatgrass
  • Badam Couchgrass

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Description

Agropyron badamense (also called Badam wheatgrass, among many other common names) is a perennial grass native to the Middle East. It has thin, upright stems and narrow, bluish-green leaves. It grows in dry, rocky areas and is often found in meadows and pastures.

Uses & Benefits

Agropyron badamense is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used as a forage crop for livestock.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Agropyron badamense is a small, yellow spikelet with a single floret. The seed is a small, brown caryopsis. The seedlings are thin and grass-like.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Agropyron badamense is a cool-season grass native to Central Asia. It is a perennial grass and is most commonly used for turf and pasture. It can be propagated by seed or by division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil and is drought and cold tolerant. It can be mowed or grazed and is tolerant of heavy traffic.

Where to Find Agropyron badamense

Agropyron badamense can be found in the Caucasus region, including Armenia, Azerbaijan, Georgia, and Russia.

Agropyron badamense FAQ

What is the scientific name of Agropyron badamense?

Agropyron badamense

What is the common name of Agropyron badamense?

Badam Wheatgrass

What is the growth habit of Agropyron badamense?

It is a tufted perennial grass

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

Vasili Drobov (1885-1956): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Drobow' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:384865-1: 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].