Status:
valid
Authors:
(Font Quer & Pau) Rivas Mart., Molero Mesa, Marfíl & G.Benítez
Source:
rhakhis
Year:
2020
Citation Micro:
Naturalia Cantabricae 8(Esp. 3): 116 (2020)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-1000022270
Common Names
- Elymus maroccanus
- Maroccanus Elymus
- Maroccanus Elymus Plant
Description
Elymus maroccanus (also called Moroccan wildrye, among many other common names) is a perennial grass native to North Africa. It has a tufted growth habit and long, narrow leaves. It grows in dry, sandy soils.
Uses & Benefits
Elymus maroccanus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and for indoor decoration. It is also known for its medicinal properties, such as treating skin diseases, stomach problems, and fever.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Elymus maroccanus has small, yellow-green flowers and its seeds are small and black. Its seedlings have a single pair of opposite leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Elymus maroccanus is a grass native to Africa and is cultivated for its ornamental value. It is propagated by seed or division. The seed should be sown in a warm, moist environment and the divisions should be taken from the base of the plant and planted in a moist, well-draining soil.
Where to Find Elymus maroccanus
Elymus maroccanus is native to Morocco. It can be found in dry, rocky areas, such as hillsides and mountains.
Elymus maroccanus FAQ
What is the scientific name of Elymus maroccanus?
Elymus maroccanus
What is the common name of Elymus maroccanus?
Moroccan Elymus
What is the natural habitat of Elymus maroccanus?
Grasslands and savannas
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
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77215515-1: 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].