Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
fedtschenkoi
ID:
866928

Status:
valid

Authors:
Tzvelev

Source:
wcs

Year:
1973

Citation Micro:
Novosti Sist. Vyssh. Rast. 10: 21 (1973)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000866263

Common Names

  • Elymus fedtschenkoi
  • Fedtschenkoi Wild Rye
  • Fedtschenko's Wild Rye

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Description

Elymus fedtschenkoi (also called Fedtschenko's Wheatgrass, among many other common names) is a perennial grass native to Europe, Asia, and North Africa. It grows in meadows, grasslands, and woodlands. It has thin, flat leaves and grows in clumps. Its stems can reach up to 1 meter in height.

Uses & Benefits

Elymus fedtschenkoi is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and for landscaping. It is also used for soil stabilization and erosion control.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Elymus fedtschenkoi has small, yellow flowers that bloom in the summer. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are thin and grass-like.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Elymus fedtschenkoi is a perennial grass that can reach up to 1.2 m in height. It prefers full sun and well-drained soils. Propagation is done by seed, which should be sown in late spring or early summer. The seed should be sown in a well-prepared seed bed and lightly covered with soil. Water regularly until the seedlings are established.

Where to Find Elymus fedtschenkoi

Elymus fedtschenkoi is native to the Mediterranean region and can be found in dry grasslands, scrublands, and open woodlands.

Elymus fedtschenkoi FAQ

What is the scientific name of Elymus fedtschenkoi?

Elymus fedtschenkoi

What type of plant is Elymus fedtschenkoi?

Elymus fedtschenkoi is a species of grass

Where is Elymus fedtschenkoi found?

Elymus fedtschenkoi is found in western North America

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.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:400255-1: 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].