Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
afghanicus
ID:
866594

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Melderis) G.Singh

Source:
wcs

Year:
1983

Citation Micro:
Taxon 32: 639 (1983)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000865929

Common Names

  • Afghan Wheatgrass
  • Elymus afghanicus
  • Afghanicus Wheatgrass

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Description

Elymus afghanicus (also called 'Afghan wheatgrass', among many other common names) is an annual grass that grows to a height of 0.5-1.5 m. It is native to Central Asia and the Middle East. It is commonly found in dry, open areas such as steppes, grasslands, and disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Elymus afghanicus is used as an ornamental grass, for erosion control, and as a forage crop. It is also used medicinally for its diuretic properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Elymus afghanicus is a small, yellow-green spikelet, with two florets. The seed is a small, black, ovate grain. The seedlings are thin, with long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Elymus afghanicus is a perennial grass native to the steppes of Central Asia. It is a hardy grass that is tolerant of a wide range of soils and climates. It is best grown in full sun and can tolerate some shade. It is propagated by seed, and can be planted in spring or fall. It can also be propagated by division in spring or fall. It is a low-maintenance grass and does not require much care.

Where to Find Elymus afghanicus

Elymus afghanicus is native to the Mediterranean region and can be found in dry grasslands, scrub, and rocky slopes.

Species in the Elymus genus

Elymus brachyphyllus, Elymus czilikensis, Elymus dorei, Elymus ebingeri, Elymus hansenii, Elymus incertus, Elymus interjacens, Elymus maltei, Elymus mossii, Elymus nothus, Elymus palmerensis, Elymus pseudorepens, Elymus saxicola, Elymus spurius, Elymus wallii, Elymus abolinii, Elymus afghanicus, Elymus africanus, Elymus alaskanus, Elymus albicans, Elymus aliena, Elymus alienus, Elymus alpinus, Elymus angulatus, Elymus angustispiculatus, Elymus antiquus, Elymus arcuatus, Elymus aristiglumis, Elymus arizonicus, Elymus athericus, Elymus atratus, Elymus bakeri, Elymus barbicallus, Elymus barystachyus, Elymus borianus, Elymus burchan-buddae, Elymus buschianus, Elymus cacuminis, Elymus caianus, Elymus californicus, Elymus canadensis, Elymus caninus, Elymus caucasicus, Elymus cheniae, Elymus ciliaris, Elymus clivorum, Elymus colorans, Elymus confusus, Elymus cordilleranus, Elymus coreanus,

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

Gurcharan Singh (b.1945): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'G.Singh' in the authors string.
Aleksandre Melderis (1909-1986): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Melderis' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:912428-1: 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].