Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Species:
arcuatum
ID:
841700

Status:
valid

Authors:
W.W.Mitch. & H.J.Hodgs.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1968

Citation Micro:
Rhodora 70: 470 (1968)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000841035

Common Names

  • Elyhordeum arcuatum
  • Arcuate Wild Rye
  • Arcuate Wildrye

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Description

Elyhordeum arcuatum (also called Arcuate Elyhordeum, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Poaceae family. It is native to tropical Africa and is found in forests, woodlands, and grasslands. It is a small grass with lanceolate leaves and small white flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Elyhordeum arcuatum is used as an ornamental plant in landscaping and gardens. It is also used medicinally to treat various ailments such as fever, cold, and cough.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Elyhordeum arcuatum has small, yellow flowers, and its seeds are small, black, and round. The seedlings are thin and have small, oval leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Elyhordeum arcuatum is a perennial grass native to the Mediterranean region. It can be propagated by seed or division. When growing from seed, it should be sown in a well-drained, sunny location in the spring. Division should be done in the spring or fall. The plant prefers a moist, well-drained soil and can tolerate some drought. It is best grown in full sun, but can tolerate some shade.

Where to Find Elyhordeum arcuatum

Elyhordeum arcuatum can be found in the Mediterranean region of Europe and the Middle East.

Elyhordeum arcuatum FAQ

What type of plant is Elyhordeum arcuatum?

Elyhordeum arcuatum is a type of grass.

Where is Elyhordeum arcuatum native to?

Elyhordeum arcuatum is native to Greece.

How much light does Elyhordeum arcuatum need?

Elyhordeum arcuatum needs bright, indirect light.

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

William Warren Mitchell (b.1923): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'W.W.Mitch.' in the authors string.
H.J. Hodgson: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'H.J.Hodgs.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:288410-2: 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].