Status:
valid
Authors:
Nevski
Source:
wcs
Year:
1934
Citation Micro:
Trudy Sredne-Aziatsk. Gosud. Univ., Ser. 8b, Bot. 17: 56 (1934)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000842316
Common Names
- Cimmerian Wheatgrass
- Agropyron Cimmericum
- Cimmerian Wheat Grass
Description
Agropyron cimmericum (also called Cimmerian Wheatgrass, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the grass family. It is native to the temperate regions of Asia, Europe and North America, and is found in grasslands, meadows, and other open habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Agropyron cimmericum is used as an ornamental grass in gardens and landscaping. It is also used as a forage crop for livestock.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Agropyron cimmericum is a small, yellowish-green spikelet. The seed is a small, reddish-brown grain. The seedlings are thin and grass-like.
Cultivation and Propagation
Agropyron cimmericum is a cool-season grass native to Europe and 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 cimmericum
Agropyron cimmericum can be found in the western United States and Canada.
Agropyron cimmericum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Agropyron cimmericum?
Agropyron cimmericum
What is the common name of Agropyron cimmericum?
Cimmerian Wheatgrass
What is the growth habit of Agropyron cimmericum?
It is a perennial grass with a tufted growth habit.
Species in the Agropyron genus
Agropyron duvalii,
Agropyron badamense,
Agropyron bulbosum,
Agropyron cimmericum,
Agropyron cristatum,
Agropyron dasyanthum,
Agropyron desertorum,
Agropyron deweyi,
Agropyron fragile,
Agropyron krylovianum,
Agropyron michnoi,
Agropyron mongolicum,
Agropyron tanaiticum,
Agropyron thomsonii,
Agropyron pilosiglume,
Agropyron striatum,
Agropyron praetermissum,
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
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:384915-1: 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].