Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
hoffmannii
ID:
1249698

Status:
valid

Authors:
K.B.Jensen & Asay

Source:
tro

Year:
1996

Citation Micro:
Int. J. Pl. Sci. 157: 758 (1996)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001249036

Common Names

  • Elymus Hoffmannii
  • Hoffmannii Elymus
  • Hoffmannii's Elymus

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Description

Elymus hoffmannii (also called Hoffmann's Elymus, among many other common names) is a perennial grass native to Central America. It has long, thin leaves and prefers dry, sunny habitats. It can be found in dry grasslands and savannas.

Uses & Benefits

Elymus hoffmannii is used as an ornamental plant for its attractive flowers and can be used in rock gardens, borders, and as a ground cover. It is also used to make herbal tea.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Elymus hoffmannii is a small, white, spike-like inflorescence. Its seeds are small, round and black. The seedlings are small, round and have a light green color.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Elymus hoffmannii can be propagated by seed or division. For seed propagation, the seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist. For division, the plant can be divided into several sections and each section can be replanted in a well-draining soil mix. Keep the soil moist and the divisions should root within a few weeks.

Where to Find Elymus hoffmannii

Elymus hoffmannii is native to Central and South America. It can be found in tropical and subtropical forests, as well as in disturbed areas. It is also cultivated as an ornamental plant.

Elymus hoffmannii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Elymus hoffmannii?

Elymus hoffmannii

What is the family of Elymus hoffmannii?

Poaceae

What is the common name of Elymus hoffmannii?

Hoffmann's Wheatgrass

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

Kevin B. Jensen: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'K.B.Jensen' in the authors string.
Kay H. Asay: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Asay' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:60442802-2: 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].