Elymus rhodopaeus - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Delip.
Source:
rhakhis
Year:
2011
Citation Micro:
Opred. Rast. Bulg. : 491 (2011)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-1000036181
Common Names
- Elymus rhodopaeus
- Rhodopaeus Elymus
- Rhodopaeus
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Elymus rhodopaeus (also called Rhodope Wild Rye, among many other common names) is a perennial grass of the Poaceae family. It has a tufted habit and long, narrow leaves. It is native to the Balkans and is found in grasslands and meadows.
Uses & Benefits
Elymus rhodopaeus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a food source.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Elymus rhodopaeus has small, green flowers with three petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small, black and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small, green and have multiple stems.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Elymus rhodopaeus is a perennial grass that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers a well-drained soil in full sun or partial shade. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate light frosts. It can be pruned to maintain a desired shape or size.
Where to Find Elymus rhodopaeus
Elymus rhodopaeus can be found in the Balkan Peninsula, including Bulgaria, Romania, and Greece.
Elymus rhodopaeus FAQ
What is the scientific name of Elymus rhodopaeus?
Elymus rhodopaeus
What is the common name of Elymus rhodopaeus?
Rhodope Wild Rye
What is the natural habitat of Elymus rhodopaeus?
Mountain meadows and grasslands
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:77221319-1: 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].