Elymus longearistatus - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Boiss.) Tzvelev
Source:
wcs
Year:
1972
Citation Micro:
Novosti Sist. Vyssh. Rast. 9: 62 (1972)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000866452
Common Names
- Elymus Longearistatus
- Long-Awned Wheatgrass
- Long-Awned Wild Rye
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Elymus longearistatus (also called Long-eared Wheatgrass, among many other common names) is a perennial grass native to North America. It has an upright, clumping habit with narrow, green leaves and small, yellow-green flowers. It prefers full sun and dry to moist, well-drained soil.
Uses & Benefits
Elymus longearistatus is used for forage, erosion control, and as a soil stabilizer. It is also used for turf grass in some areas.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Elymus longearistatus 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 longearistatus is a perennial grass that grows in full sun or partial shade. It prefers moist, well-drained soils, but can tolerate dry conditions. Propagation is by seed or division of the clumps. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a sunny location. Division can be done in spring or autumn.
Where to Find Elymus longearistatus
Elymus longearistatus can be found in the temperate regions of North America and Europe.
Elymus longearistatus FAQ
What is the scientific name of Elymus longearistatus?
Elymus longearistatus
What is the common name of Elymus longearistatus?
Long-awned Wheatgrass
What is the natural habitat of Elymus longearistatus?
Dry, rocky soils in grasslands, woodlands, and open forests
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
Edmond Boissier (1810-1885): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Boiss.' in the authors string.
Nikolai Tzvelev (1925-2015): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Tzvelev' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:400332-1: 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].