Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
mongolicum
ID:
843327

Status:
valid

Authors:
Keng

Source:
wcs

Year:
1938

Citation Micro:
J. Washington Acad. Sci. 28: 305 (1938)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000842662

Common Names

  • Mongolicum Wheatgrass
  • Agropyron mongolicum
  • Mongolicum Agropyron

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Description

Agropyron mongolicum (also called Mongolian 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 mongolicum 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 mongolicum has small, spike-like flowers and small, dark brown seeds. The seedlings are thin and grass-like.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Agropyron mongolicum is a perennial grass native to the western United States. It is drought tolerant and prefers full sun. It can be propagated by seed or division. Division should be done in spring or fall. Seeds should be planted in a well-drained soil in a sunny location.

Where to Find Agropyron mongolicum

Agropyron mongolicum is native to parts of East Asia.

Agropyron mongolicum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Agropyron mongolicum?

Agropyron mongolicum

What is the common name of Agropyron mongolicum?

Mongolicum Wheatgrass

What is the habitat of Agropyron mongolicum?

Agropyron mongolicum is found in dry grasslands, meadows, and open woodlands.

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

Yi Li Keng (1898-1975): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Keng' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:385114-1: 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].