Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
hybridus
ID:
908866

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Keng) S.L.Chen

Source:
wcs

Year:
2006

Citation Micro:
Fl. China 22: 422 (2006)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000908201

Common Names

  • Elymus hybridus
  • Hybridus Elymus
  • Hybridus Wheatgrass

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Description

Elymus hybridus (also called hybrid wheatgrass, among many other common names) is a perennial grass native to Europe, Asia, and North Africa. It grows in meadows, grasslands, and other open habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Elymus hybridus is used in landscaping, as it is a low-maintenance grass that is drought-tolerant and can tolerate a wide range of soil types. It is also used for erosion control and as a cover crop.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Elymus hybridus has a small flower head with a single spikelet on each stem. The seeds are small, dark brown and glossy. The seedlings are slender and have long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Elymus hybridus is a perennial grass native to Central and Eastern Europe. It is best grown in full sun to partial shade in moist, well-drained soils. Propagation is by seed or division. It can be divided in the spring or fall.

Where to Find Elymus hybridus

Elymus hybridus can be found in Europe, Asia, and North America.

Elymus hybridus FAQ

What are the common names of Elymus hybridus?

Elymus hybridus is commonly known as Hybrid Wheatgrass.

What is the growth rate of Elymus hybridus?

Elymus hybridus has a moderate growth rate.

What is the maximum height of Elymus hybridus?

Elymus hybridus can reach a maximum height of up to 4 feet.

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

Shou Liang Chen (b.1921): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'S.L.Chen' in the authors string.
Yi Li Keng (1898-1975): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Keng' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77076127-1: 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].