Elymus caucasicus - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
(K.Koch) Tzvelev
Source:
wcs
Year:
1972
Citation Micro:
Novosti Sist. Vyssh. Rast. 9: 61 (1972)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000866115
Common Names
- Caucasicus Elymus
- Elymus Caucasicus
- Elymus Elymus
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Elymus caucasicus (also called Caucasian Wheatgrass, among many other common names) is a perennial grass native to Europe, Asia, and North America. It grows in meadows, pastures, and open woodlands, and prefers moist, well-drained soils.
Uses & Benefits
Elymus caucasicus is used as an ornamental grass in gardens and landscaping. It is also used as a forage crop for livestock and as a soil stabilizer.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Elymus caucasicus has a flower with awns that are usually 5-20 cm long. The seed is a small grain, usually 1-2 mm long. The seedlings have an erect growth habit and are usually 5-20 cm tall.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Elymus caucasicus can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate poor soils. It is also tolerant of salt and alkaline soils.
Where to Find Elymus caucasicus
Elymus caucasicus is native to Europe and Asia. It is a perennial grass that can be found in meadows, pastures, and other grassy areas.
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.
Karl Koch (1809-1879): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'K.Koch' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:400204-1: 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].