Status:
valid
Authors:
(Parl.) Tzvelev
Source:
wcs
Year:
1970
Citation Micro:
Spisok Rast. Gerb. Fl. S.S.S.R. Bot. Inst. Vsesojuzn. Akad. Nauk 18: 27 (1970)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000866566
Common Names
- Panormitan Wild Rye
- Panormitan Elymus
- Panormitan Wildrye
Description
Elymus panormitanus (also called Palermo wildrye, among many other common names) is a perennial grass species native to the Mediterranean. It has flat, narrow leaves and grows in moist, sandy soils in open woodlands and prairies.
Uses & Benefits
Elymus panormitanus 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 panormitanus is a small, yellowish-green spikelet. The seed is a small, yellowish-brown caryopsis. The seedling has a long, thin stem with long, narrow leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Elymus panormitanus can be propagated by seed or division. It can be grown in full sun or partial shade and prefers moist, well-drained soils. It is tolerant of drought and salt spray.
Where to Find Elymus panormitanus
Elymus panormitanus can be found in the Mediterranean region, from Italy to Turkey.
Elymus panormitanus FAQ
What is the scientific name of Elymus panormitanus?
Elymus panormitanus
What is the common name of Elymus panormitanus?
Panormitan Wildrye
What is the growth habit of Elymus panormitanus?
It is a perennial grass with a bunch-forming growth 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
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:400376-1: 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].