Status:
valid
Authors:
(Ohwi) S.L.Chen
Source:
wcs
Year:
1988
Citation Micro:
Bull. Nanjing Bot. Gard. 1987: 9 (1988)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000866032
Common Names
- Barbicallus Wheatgrass
- Barbicallus Elymus
- Barbicallus Wild Rye
Description
Elymus barbicallus (also called bearded wildrye, among many other common names) is a species of grass in the family Poaceae. It is native to the Caucasus, Central Asia, and the Himalayas, and it grows in meadows, grasslands, and open woodlands.
Uses & Benefits
Elymus barbicallus is used as an ornamental grass in gardens and parks. It is also used for erosion control and as a soil stabilizer.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Elymus barbicallus is a small, yellowish-green spikelet. Its seeds are small, dark-brown, and oval-shaped. The seedlings are slender and have long, narrow leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Elymus barbicallus is a perennial grass that grows in clumps and can reach heights of up to 2 feet. It is best grown in full sun to partial shade and prefers well-drained soils. Propagation is done by seed, division, or cuttings. Seeds should be planted in spring or early summer and should be kept moist until germination. Division should be done in early spring or fall and the clumps should be divided into smaller sections. Cuttings should be taken in late spring or early summer and should be planted in moist soil.
Where to Find Elymus barbicallus
Elymus barbicallus can be found in the temperate regions of Asia, including India, Nepal, and Pakistan.
Elymus barbicallus FAQ
What is the scientific name of Elymus barbicallus?
Elymus barbicallus
What is the common name of Elymus barbicallus?
Bearded wildrye
What is the natural habitat of Elymus barbicallus?
Grasslands and meadows
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
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:945698-1: 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].