Elymus gmelinii - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Trin.) Tzvelev
Source:
wcs
Year:
1968
Citation Micro:
Trudy Bot. Inst. Komarova Akad. Nauk SSSR, Rast. Tsentral. Azii 4: 216 (1968)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000866319
Common Names
- Elymus gmelinii
- Gmelinii Wild Rye
- Gmelin's Wild Rye
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Elymus gmelinii (also called Gmelin's Wild Rye, among many other common names) is a perennial grass native to North America. It has thin, blue-green leaves and grows in clumps. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil.
Uses & Benefits
Elymus gmelinii 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
The flower of Elymus gmelinii is a small, yellow-green, spike-shaped flower. The seed is a small, dark-brown, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single, thin stem.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Elymus gmelinii is a perennial grass that is native to North America. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer and divisions can be done in spring or autumn.
Where to Find Elymus gmelinii
Elymus gmelinii is native to Europe and Asia. It is a perennial grass that can be found in meadows, pastures, and other grassy areas.
Elymus gmelinii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Elymus gmelinii?
Elymus gmelinii
What is the common name of Elymus gmelinii?
Gmelin's wildrye
What is the natural habitat of Elymus gmelinii?
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
Nikolai Tzvelev (1925-2015): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Tzvelev' in the authors string.
Carl Friedrich von Ledebour (1786-1851): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Ledeb.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:400273-1: 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].