Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
bulbosum
ID:
842905

Status:
valid

Authors:
Boiss.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1844

Citation Micro:
Diagn. Pl. Orient. 5: 75 (1844)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000842240

Common Names

  • Bulbous Wheatgrass
  • Agropyron Bulbosum
  • Bulbous Wheat Grass

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Description

Agropyron bulbosum (also called Agropyron bulbosum, among many other common names) is a perennial grass native to Europe. It has a tufted habit and grows to a height of up to 1 m. It is found in open grasslands, shrublands, and coastal areas.

Uses & Benefits

Agropyron bulbosum is used as an ornamental grass in gardens, parks, and other landscaping projects. It is also used for soil stabilization and erosion control.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Agropyron bulbosum flower is a spikelet, with a single floret, and is usually greenish-brown. The seed is a caryopsis, and the seedling is a grass-like plant with a single, erect stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Agropyron bulbosum is a perennial grass that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some shade. It is best grown in a sandy, loamy soil with a pH of 6.0-7.5.

Where to Find Agropyron bulbosum

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

Agropyron bulbosum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Agropyron bulbosum?

Agropyron bulbosum

What is the common name of Agropyron bulbosum?

Bulbous wheatgrass

What is the growth habit of Agropyron bulbosum?

It is a perennial grass with an upright growth habit.

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

Edmond Boissier (1810-1885): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Boiss.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:384893-1: 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].