Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
burchan-buddae
ID:
866729

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Nevski) Tzvelev

Source:
wcs

Year:
1968

Citation Micro:
Trudy Bot. Inst. Komarova Akad. Nauk SSSR, Rast. Tsentral. Azii 4: 220 (1968)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000866064

Common Names

  • Burchan-Buddae Finger Grass
  • Burchan-Buddae Lovegrass
  • Burchan-Buddae Goosegrass

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Description

Elymus burchan-buddae (also called Burchan-Budda 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 burchan-buddae 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 burchan-buddae is a spikelet with awns, and the seed is a caryopsis. The seedlings are slender and have a short, thick root.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Elymus burchan-buddae is a perennial grass native to Siberia and Mongolia. It is a low-growing species that forms dense tufts of foliage. It has a deep root system and is tolerant of drought and poor soils. It can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant once established and can be grown in USDA hardiness zones 4-8.

Where to Find Elymus burchan-buddae

Elymus burchan-buddae can be found in the temperate regions of Asia, including India, Nepal, and Pakistan.

Elymus burchan-buddae FAQ

What is the scientific name of Elymus burchan-buddae?

Elymus burchan-buddae

What is the common name of Elymus burchan-buddae?

Burchan-Budda's Wild Rye

What is the habitat of Elymus burchan-buddae?

Dry grasslands, steppes, and open woodlands

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

Nikolai Tzvelev (1925-2015): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Tzvelev' in the authors string.
Sergéi Nevski (1908-1938): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Nevski' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:400189-1: 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].