Elymus curvatus - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Piper
Source:
wcs
Year:
1903
Citation Micro:
Bull. Torrey Bot. Club 30: 233 (1903)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000866161
Common Names
- Elymus curvatus
- Curved Wild Rye
- Curved Rye Grass
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Elymus curvatus (also called Curved Wheatgrass, among many other common names) is a perennial grass native to Europe, Asia, and North America. It grows in meadows, pastures, and along roadsides, and is typically found in moist, sunny areas.
Uses & Benefits
Elymus curvatus is used as an ornamental grass, for erosion control, as a cover crop, and as a food source for livestock.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Elymus curvatus 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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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Elymus curvatus is a perennial grass that can be grown in full sun or partial shade. It prefers moist, well-drained soils, and can tolerate a wide range of soil types. Propagation is by seed, which should be planted in spring or fall in well-prepared beds. It can also be propagated by division in spring or fall.
Where to Find Elymus curvatus
Elymus curvatus can be found in North America, Europe, and Asia.
Elymus curvatus FAQ
What is the scientific name of Elymus curvatus?
Elymus curvatus
What is the common name of Elymus curvatus?
Curved Wheatgrass
What is the natural habitat of Elymus curvatus?
Grasslands, meadows, 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
Charles Piper (1867-1926): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Piper' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:90233-2: 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].