Elymus angustispiculatus - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
S.L.Chen & G.H.Zhu
Source:
wcs
Year:
2002
Citation Micro:
Novon 12: 425 (2002)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000865977
Common Names
- Narrow-awned Wheatgrass
- Narrow-awned Elymus
- Narrow-awned Wild Rye
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Elymus angustispiculatus (also called Slender Spike-Grass, among many other common names) is a species of grass native to Europe, Asia, and North America. It grows in meadows, grasslands, and other open habitats. It has a slender, erect stem with a tuft of narrow leaves at the top. The leaves are up to 8 inches long and have a rough texture. The flowers are small and greenish-brown in color.
Uses & Benefits
Elymus angustispiculatus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used for erosion control and as a cover crop. It is a hardy plant and can tolerate a wide range of soil and climatic conditions.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Elymus angustispiculatus 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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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Elymus angustispiculatus 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 Elymus angustispiculatus
Elymus angustispiculatus is native to the dry grasslands of Europe.
Elymus angustispiculatus FAQ
What is the scientific name of Elymus angustispiculatus?
Elymus angustispiculatus
What is the common name of Elymus angustispiculatus?
Narrow-spiked wildrye
What is the habitat of Elymus angustispiculatus?
Meadows, steppes, and 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
Guang Hua Zhu (1964-2005): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'G.H.Zhu' in the authors string.
Shou Liang Chen (b.1921): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'S.L.Chen' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:20008837-1: 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].