Elymus dorei - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Bowden) Barkworth & D.R.Dewey
Source:
wcs
Year:
1985
Citation Micro:
Amer. J. Bot. 72: 772 (1985)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000865893
Common Names
- Dore's Elymus
- Dore's Veldt Grass
- Dore's Veld Grass
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Elymus dorei (also called African feathergrass, among many other common names) is an evergreen perennial grass native to Africa. It grows in clumps and has thin, erect, grey-green leaves. It is found in grassland, savannah, and woodland habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Elymus dorei is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments such as fever, headache, and stomachache.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Elymus dorei is a small, yellow-green spikelet, with two florets. The seed is a small, black, ovate grain. The seedlings are thin, with long, narrow leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Elymus dorei is a perennial grass that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soils. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some shade. It can be grown in USDA zones 6-9.
Where to Find Elymus dorei
Elymus dorei is native to the Mediterranean region and can be found in dry grasslands, scrub, and rocky slopes.
Elymus dorei FAQ
What is the scientific name of Elymus dorei?
Elymus dorei
What are the common names of Elymus dorei?
Dore's elymus
What is the growth habit of Elymus dorei?
It is a perennial grass with a tufted habit
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
IPNI record: 1174738-2: Originally associated with wfo-0001417338
Wray Merrill Bowden (b.1914): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Bowden' in the authors string.
Mary Elizabeth Barkworth (b.1941): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Barkworth' in the authors string.
Douglas R. Dewey (1929-1993): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'D.R.Dewey' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:1174738-2: 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].