Elymus retroflexus - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
B.Rong Lu & B.Salomon
Source:
wcs
Year:
1993
Citation Micro:
Nordic J. Bot. 13: 355 (1993)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000866651
Common Names
- Retroflexus Wheatgrass
- Retroflex Wheatgrass
- Elymus Wheatgrass
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Elymus retroflexus (also called bent wheatgrass, among many other common names) is a perennial grass native to North America, Europe, and Asia. It typically grows in dry, sandy soils and can reach heights of up to 2 feet. Its leaves are flat and narrow, and its flowers are small and yellow.
Uses & Benefits
Elymus retroflexus is used as an ornamental plant and for erosion control.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Elymus retroflexus is a spike-like panicle, with spikelets that are 4-6 mm long. The seeds are small and dark brown, and the seedlings are slender and have long, narrow leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Elymus retroflexus can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring or autumn in a well-drained soil. Division should be done in spring or autumn. The plant prefers full sun or partial shade and moist soil.
Where to Find Elymus retroflexus
Elymus retroflexus can be found in the Mediterranean region, from Portugal to Turkey and eastwards to Iran.
Elymus retroflexus FAQ
What is the scientific name of Elymus retroflexus?
Elymus retroflexus
What is the family of Elymus retroflexus?
Poaceae
What is the common name of Elymus retroflexus?
Retrorse Wheatgrass
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
Bao Rong Lu: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'B.Rong Lu' in the authors string.
Bjorn Salomon: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'B.Salomon' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:973947-1: 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].