Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Species:
schaackianum
ID:
841721

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Bowden) Bowden

Source:
wcs

Year:
1967

Citation Micro:
Canad. J. Bot. 45: 719 (1967)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000841056

Common Names

  • Elyhordeum schaackianum
  • Schaack's Elyhordeum
  • Schaackianum Elyhordeum

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Description

Elyhordeum schaackianum (also called Schaack's Barley, Schaack's Hordeum, and Schaack's Wild Barley, among many other common names) is a species of wild barley native to the Mediterranean region. It is a tufted perennial grass growing up to 60 cm tall. It is found in dry grasslands, rocky slopes, and other disturbed habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Elyhordeum schaackianum 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

The flower of Elyhordeum schaackianum is a small, yellowish-green spikelet, with a single floret. The seed is small, dark brown, and has a smooth surface. The seedlings are thin and have two leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Elyhordeum schaackianum 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 Elyhordeum schaackianum

Elyhordeum schaackianum is native to the Mediterranean region, including in Spain, Portugal, Italy, and Greece.

Elyhordeum schaackianum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Elyhordeum schaackianum?

Elyhordeum schaackianum

What is the growth habit of Elyhordeum schaackianum?

Elyhordeum schaackianum is an annual grass with erect stems that can reach up to 1 m in height.

What is the native range of Elyhordeum schaackianum?

Elyhordeum schaackianum is native to western North America, from British Columbia to California.

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:288403-2: 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].