Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
mendocinus
ID:
867150

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Parodi) Á.Löve

Source:
wcs

Year:
1984

Citation Micro:
Feddes Repert. 95: 472 (1984)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000866485

Common Names

  • Mendoza Wildrye
  • Mendoza Elymus
  • Mendoza Wheatgrass

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Description

Elymus mendocinus (also called Mendocino Wildrye, among many other common names) is a perennial grass that can reach up to 1.2 m in height. It is native to North America, and is found in dry prairies, open woodlands, and disturbed areas. It has a smooth, greenish-brown stem, and its leaves are flat, alternate, and lanceolate in shape.

Uses & Benefits

Elymus mendocinus is used as an ornamental grass in gardens and parks. It is also used as a forage crop for livestock, and as a soil stabilizer for erosion control.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Flower: small, yellowish-green, spike-like, in dense, cylindrical spikes. Seed: small, yellowish-brown, oblong, with a short, slender beak. Seedlings: slender, with long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Elymus mendocinus 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 mendocinus

Elymus mendocinus can be found in the temperate regions of North America and Europe.

Elymus mendocinus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Elymus mendocinus?

Elymus mendocinus

What is the common name of Elymus mendocinus?

Mendoza Wildrye

What is the natural habitat of Elymus mendocinus?

Grasslands and open woodlands

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

Áskell Löve (1916-1994): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Á.Löve' in the authors string.
Lorenzo Raimundo Parodi (1895-1966): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Parodi' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:276475-2: 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].