Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
himalayanus
ID:
866993

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Nevski) Tzvelev

Source:
wcs

Year:
1972

Citation Micro:
Novosti Sist. Vyssh. Rast. 9: 61 (1972)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000866328

Common Names

  • Elymus himalayanus
  • Himalayanus Wild Rye
  • Himalayan Wild Rye

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Description

Elymus himalayanus (also called Himalayan Wild Rye, among many other common names) is a perennial grass native to the Himalayas. It has thin, blue-green leaves and grows in clumps. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil.

Uses & Benefits

Elymus himalayanus is used as a forage crop, as a cover crop, and as a soil stabilizer. It is also used as a source of nectar for bees.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Elymus himalayanus is a spikelet with a single floret. The seed is a small, dark brown caryopsis. The seedlings are small and delicate with a single leaf blade.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Elymus himalayanus is a perennial grass native to the Himalayas. It is a low-growing grass with a creeping habit that can reach a height of up to 30 cm (11.8 in). It prefers full sun to partial shade and well-drained soils. Propagation is by seed or division in spring or autumn.

Where to Find Elymus himalayanus

Elymus himalayanus can be found in the Himalayan region of India, Nepal, and Bhutan.

Elymus himalayanus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Elymus himalayanus?

Elymus himalayanus

What is the common name of Elymus himalayanus?

Himalayan wildrye

What is the natural habitat of Elymus himalayanus?

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.
Sergéi Nevski (1908-1938): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Nevski' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:400278-1: 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].