Agropyron michnoi - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Roshev.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1929
Citation Micro:
Izv. Glavn. Bot. Sada S.S.S.R. 28: 384 (1929)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000842653
Common Names
- Michnoi Wheatgrass
- Agropyron michnoi
- Michnoi Agropyron
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Agropyron michnoi (also called Michno's Wheatgrass, among many other common names) is a species of grass native to Central Asia. It is a perennial grass, growing up to 1 m tall. It is found in dry grasslands, steppes, and semi-deserts, at elevations of up to 3,000 m.
Uses & Benefits
Agropyron michnoi is an ornamental grass used in landscaping for its attractive foliage and feathery flowers. It is also used to stabilize soil on slopes and in other areas where erosion is a concern.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Agropyron michnoi has small, spike-like flowers and small, dark brown seeds. The seedlings are thin and grass-like.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Agropyron michnoi is a perennial grass native to Central Asia. It grows up to 40 cm in height and prefers full sun and well-drained soils. Propagation is by seed and division. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a sunny location. Division can be done in spring or autumn.
Where to Find Agropyron michnoi
Agropyron michnoi is native to Europe and can be found in dry, grassy areas.
Agropyron michnoi FAQ
What is the scientific name of Agropyron michnoi?
Agropyron michnoi
What is the common name of Agropyron michnoi?
Michnoi Wheatgrass
What is the habitat of Agropyron michnoi?
Agropyron michnoi is found in dry grasslands, meadows, and open woodlands.
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
Roman Rozhevits (1882-1949): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Roshev.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:385107-1: 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].