Elymus interjacens - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Melderis) G.Singh
Source:
wcs
Year:
1983
Citation Micro:
Taxon 32: 639 (1983)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000865899
Common Names
- Interjacens Elymus
- Interjacens Veldt Grass
- Interjacens Veld Grass
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Elymus interjacens (also called African feathergrass, among many other common names) is an evergreen perennial grass native to Africa. It grows in clumps and has thin, erect, grey-green leaves. It is found in grassland, savannah, and woodland habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Elymus interjacens is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments such as fever, headache, and stomachache.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Elymus interjacens has small, yellow-green flowers, and its seeds are small and black. Its seedlings are short and slender with a single, upright stem.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Elymus interjacens can be propagated by seed or division. Seed should be sown in spring in a sunny position in well-drained soil. Division should be done in spring or autumn. It is best to divide the clumps every 3-4 years to ensure vigorous growth.
Where to Find Elymus interjacens
Elymus interjacens is native to the Mediterranean region and can be found in dry grasslands, scrub, and rocky slopes.
Elymus interjacens FAQ
What is the scientific name of Elymus interjacens?
Elymus interjacens
What are the common names of Elymus interjacens?
Interjacens elymus
What is the growth habit of Elymus interjacens?
It is a perennial grass with a tufted habit
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
Gurcharan Singh (b.1945): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'G.Singh' in the authors string.
Aleksandre Melderis (1909-1986): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Melderis' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:912433-1: 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].