Elymus karakabinicus - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Kotukhov
Source:
wcs
Year:
1992
Citation Micro:
Bot. Zhurn. (Moscow & Leningrad) 77(6): 89 (1992)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000866392
Common Names
- Karakabin Wild Rye
- Karakabin Rye Grass
- Karakabin Wheatgrass
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Elymus karakabinicus (also called Karakabin wildrye, among many other common names) is a perennial grass that grows up to 1.2 m tall. It is native to western North America, from Alaska to California, and can be found in dry, open habitats such as meadows, roadsides, and grasslands.
Uses & Benefits
Elymus karakabinicus is used as a soil stabilizer and for erosion control. It is also used in landscaping and as a turf grass. It is also used as a cover crop and forage crop.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Elymus karakabinicus is a small, yellowish spikelet. The seed is a small, dark brown grain. The seedlings are thin and grass-like.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Elymus karakabinicus is a perennial grass native to the Mediterranean region. 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 karakabinicus
Elymus karakabinicus can be found in the Middle East, from Turkey to Iran.
Elymus karakabinicus FAQ
What is the scientific name of Elymus karakabinicus?
Elymus karakabinicus
What is the common name of Elymus karakabinicus?
Karakabin Wildrye
What is the growth habit of Elymus karakabinicus?
It is a tufted perennial grass with erect stems
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
Yu.A. Kotukhov: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kotukhov' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:968323-1: 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].