Elymus patagonicus - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Speg.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1897
Citation Micro:
Revista Fac. Agron. Univ. Nac. La Plata 3: 630 (1897)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000866574
Common Names
- Patagonian Wild Rye
- Patagonian Elymus
- Patagonian Wildrye
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Elymus patagonicus (also called Patagonian wildrye, among many other common names) is a perennial grass species native to South America. It has flat, narrow leaves and grows in moist, sandy soils in open woodlands and prairies.
Uses & Benefits
Elymus patagonicus is used as an ornamental grass, for erosion control, and as a food source for livestock.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Elymus patagonicus 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.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Elymus patagonicus 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 patagonicus
Elymus patagonicus can be found in Patagonia, in the southernmost regions of Argentina and Chile.
Elymus patagonicus FAQ
What is the scientific name of Elymus patagonicus?
Elymus patagonicus
What is the common name of Elymus patagonicus?
Patagonian Wildrye
What is the growth habit of Elymus patagonicus?
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
Carlos Luigi Spegazzini (1858-1926): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Speg.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:90304-2: 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].