Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Species:
berkeleyanum
ID:
841701

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Bowden) Bowden

Source:
wcs

Year:
1967

Citation Micro:
Canad. J. Bot. 45: 720 (1967)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000841036

Common Names

  • Elyhordeum berkeleyanum
  • Berkeley's Wild Rye
  • Berkeley Wildrye

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Description

Elyhordeum berkeleyanum (also called Berkeley's Barley, among many other common names) is a species of grass native to California and Oregon in the United States. It is a perennial grass that grows in dry, open habitats such as grasslands and chaparral. It has narrow, flat leaves and small spikelets with awns.

Uses & Benefits

Elyhordeum berkeleyanum 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 berkeleyanum 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 berkeleyanum 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 berkeleyanum

Elyhordeum berkeleyanum can be found in California, USA.

Elyhordeum berkeleyanum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Elyhordeum berkeleyanum?

Elyhordeum berkeleyanum

What is the common name of Elyhordeum berkeleyanum?

Berkeleyanum

What is the native habitat of Elyhordeum berkeleyanum?

Grasslands in North America

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

Wray Merrill Bowden (b.1914): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Bowden' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:400093-1: 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].