Status:
valid
Authors:
F.Muell. ex F.M.Bailey
Source:
wcs
Year:
1879
Citation Micro:
Ill. Monogr. Grass. Queensl. 1: t. 8 (1879)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000851194
Common Names
- Elymoides Astrebla
- Astrebla elymoides
- Elymoides Wheat Grass
Description
Astrebla elymoides (also called Elymus-Like Wheatgrass, among many other common names) is a species of perennial grass native to the Mediterranean region. It grows in dry, sandy soils in open grasslands and scrublands.
Uses & Benefits
Astrebla elymoides is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, and as a windbreak or shelterbelt. It is also used for erosion control and for fuel.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Astrebla elymoides is white with yellow anthers. The seed is small and black in color. The seedlings have long, thin stems with small, narrow leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Astrebla elymoides is a perennial grass that can be propagated by seed or division. It is easy to cultivate and prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soils. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate a wide range of soils. It can be grown in containers, but may need to be pruned to keep it from becoming too large.
Where to Find Astrebla elymoides
Astrebla elymoides is native to Australia.
Astrebla elymoides FAQ
What is the scientific name of Astrebla elymoides?
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Poaceae
Species in the Astrebla 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:391052-1: 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].