Status:
valid
Authors:
(Schir. & Lavrenko) Sutorý
Source:
wcs
Year:
1994
Citation Micro:
Čas. Nár. Muz., Rada Přír. 78: 95 (1993 publ. 1994)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000841016
Common Names
- Agrotrigia czernjaewii
- Czernjaewii Wild Rye
- Czernjaewii Wildrye
Description
Agrotrigia czernjaewii (also called Czernjaew's Agrotrigia, among many other common names) is a perennial grass native to Central Asia. It grows in dry, rocky areas and is often found in steppes and meadows. It has a tufted growth habit and can reach up to 1 meter in height. Its leaves are linear and up to 10 cm long.
Uses & Benefits
Agrotrigia czernjaewii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge plant. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments such as fever, headaches, and stomach problems.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Agrotrigia czernjaewii has small yellow flowers with a single seed in each seed capsule. The seedlings are small and have a single seedling leaf. The seeds are small and black.
Cultivation and Propagation
Agrotrigia czernjaewii can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some shade.
Where to Find Agrotrigia czernjaewii
Agrotrigia czernjaewii is native to the Mediterranean region and can be found in areas with dry, rocky soils.
Agrotrigia czernjaewii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Agrotrigia czernjaewii?
Agrotrigia czernjaewii
What is the common name of Agrotrigia czernjaewii?
Czernjaew's Agrotrigia
Where is Agrotrigia czernjaewii found?
Agrotrigia czernjaewii is found in the Caucasus Mountains
Species in the Agrotrigia genus
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:984109-1: 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].