Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
duvalii
ID:
842791

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Loret & Barrandon) Rouy

Source:
wcs

Year:
1913

Citation Micro:
Fl. France [Rouy & Foucaud] 14: 326. 1913 [Apr 1913]

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000842126

Common Names

  • Agropyron duvalii
  • Duval's Wheatgrass
  • Wheatgrass

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Description

Agropyron duvalii (also called Duval's wheatgrass, among many other common names) is a perennial grass native to the western United States. It has a clump-forming habit and produces small, inconspicuous flowers. It grows in dry, open areas such as meadows and prairies.

Uses & Benefits

Agropyron duvalii is used as an ornamental grass and for erosion control. It is also used to provide food and shelter for wildlife.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Agropyron duvalii is a small, yellow, spike-like flower. The seed is a small, brown, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single, narrow leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Agropyron duvalii can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining medium and kept moist until germination. Division can be done in the spring or fall. The plant should be divided into clumps and replanted in a well-draining medium.

Where to Find Agropyron duvalii

Agropyron duvalii can be found in temperate regions of North America.

Agropyron duvalii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Agropyron duvalii?

Agropyron duvalii

What is the common name of Agropyron duvalii?

Duval's Wheatgrass

Where is Agropyron duvalii found?

Agropyron duvalii is found in North America, Europe, and Asia.

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

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-388114: Based on the initial data import
Georges Rouy (1851-1924): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Rouy' in the authors string.
Henri Loret (1811-1888): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Loret' in the authors string.
Auguste Barrandon (1814-1897): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Barrandon' in the authors string.