Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
apiculatus
ID:
1415377

Status:
valid

Authors:
(F.A.Tscherning) Barina

Source:
wcvp

Year:
2018

Citation Micro:
Phytotaxa 378: 323 (2018)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001427842

Common Names

  • Elymus apiculatus
  • Apiculatus elymus
  • Apiculatus grass

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Description

Elymus apiculatus (also called Apiculate Wheatgrass, among many other common names) is a perennial grass native to Europe. It is found in grasslands and is characterized by its linear leaves and yellow-green inflorescences.

Uses & Benefits

Elymus apiculatus is a species of grass that is used as an ornamental grass in gardens and landscaping. It has a clumping habit and is drought tolerant, making it a popular choice for low-maintenance gardens. It also provides food and shelter for wildlife.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Elymus apiculatus has small, yellow flowers with four petals and yellow anthers. The seeds are brown and oval in shape. The seedlings are small and have two cotyledons.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Elymus apiculatus is an evergreen shrub that grows best in full sun or partial shade. It is drought tolerant and prefers well-drained soil. Propagation is by seed or cuttings.

Where to Find Elymus apiculatus

Elymus apiculatus can be found in Europe, including the Czech Republic, Slovakia, and Hungary.

Elymus apiculatus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Elymus apiculatus?

Elymus apiculatus

What is the family of Elymus apiculatus?

Poaceae

What is the habitat of Elymus apiculatus?

Dry grasslands and scrublands

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

Friedrich August Tscherning (1846-1914): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'F.A.Tscherning' in the authors string.
Zoltán Barina: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Barina' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77192257-1: 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].