Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
cristatum
ID:
843000

Status:
valid

Authors:
(L.) Gaertn.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1770

Citation Micro:
Novi Comment. Acad. Sci. Imp. Petrop. 14(1): 540 (1770)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000842335

Common Names

  • Crested Wheatgrass
  • Agropyron Cristatum
  • Crested Wheat Grass

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Description

Agropyron cristatum (also called Crested 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 cristatum 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 cristatum is a small, yellowish-green spikelet. The seed is a small, reddish-brown grain. The seedlings are thin and grass-like.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Agropyron cristatum is a cool season grass that is easy to grow and propagate. It is best grown in full sun and well-drained soil. It can be propagated by seed or division. To propagate by seed, sow the seeds in early spring in a prepared seed bed. To propagate by division, divide the clumps in early spring or fall and replant the divisions.

Where to Find Agropyron cristatum

Agropyron cristatum can be found in the temperate regions of Europe and Asia.

Agropyron cristatum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Agropyron cristatum?

Agropyron cristatum

What is the common name of Agropyron cristatum?

Crested Wheatgrass

What is the growth habit of Agropyron cristatum?

It is a perennial grass with a tufted 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

Carl Linnaeus (1707-1778): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.' in the authors string.
Joseph Gaertner (1732-1791): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Gaertn.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:7365-2: 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].