Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
alaskanus
ID:
866602

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Scribn. & Merr.) Á.Löve

Source:
wcs

Year:
1970

Citation Micro:
Taxon 19: 299 (1970)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000865937

Common Names

  • Alaskan Wheatgrass
  • Elymus alaskanus
  • Alaskanus Wheatgrass

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Description

Elymus alaskanus (also called 'Alaskan 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 temperate regions of North America. It is commonly found in dry, open areas such as steppes, grasslands, and disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Elymus alaskanus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, and is also used in traditional medicine for treating various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Elymus alaskanus is a small, spike-like inflorescence with a single spikelet. The seed is a small, dark brown caryopsis with a smooth surface. The seedling is a small, slender grass with a single leaf blade.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Elymus alaskanus can be propagated by seed or division. Seed should be sown in spring in a sunny position in well-drained soil. Division should be done in spring or autumn. It is best to divide the clumps every 3-4 years to ensure vigorous growth.

Where to Find Elymus alaskanus

Elymus alaskanus is native to the dry grasslands of Alaska.

Elymus alaskanus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Elymus alaskanus?

Elymus alaskanus

What is the common name of Elymus alaskanus?

Alaska wildrye

What is the habitat of Elymus alaskanus?

Alpine tundra, subalpine meadows, and moist open forests

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

Áskell Löve (1916-1994): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Á.Löve' in the authors string.
Elmer Drew Merrill (1876-1956): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Merr.' in the authors string.
Frank Lamson-Scribner (1851-1938): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Scribn.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:90166-2: 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].