Elymus sclerophyllus - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Nevski) Tzvelev
Source:
wcs
Year:
1972
Citation Micro:
Novosti Sist. Vyssh. Rast. 9: 59 (1972)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000866685
Common Names
- Elymus sclerophyllus
- Rigid Wheatgrass
- Blue Wheatgrass
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Elymus sclerophyllus (also called sclerophyll wildrye, among many other common names) is a species of grass in the Poaceae family. It is native to western North America, from British Columbia to California, and east to Montana and Wyoming. It is found in dry, open habitats, such as sagebrush and chaparral.
Uses & Benefits
Elymus sclerophyllus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, and as a fodder crop for livestock.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Elymus sclerophyllus is a spikelet with two to three flowers. The seed is a small, dark brown grain. The seedlings have narrow, linear leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Elymus sclerophyllus is a perennial grass that can be grown in full sun or partial shade. It prefers moist, well-drained soils, and can tolerate a wide range of soil types. Propagation is by seed, which should be planted in spring or fall in well-prepared beds. It can also be propagated by division in spring or fall.
Where to Find Elymus sclerophyllus
Elymus sclerophyllus can be found in the temperate regions of the Northern Hemisphere, including parts of Europe, Asia, and North America.
Elymus sclerophyllus FAQ
What is the scientific name of Elymus sclerophyllus?
Elymus sclerophyllus
What is the family of Elymus sclerophyllus?
Poaceae
What is the origin of Elymus sclerophyllus?
Asia
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
Nikolai Tzvelev (1925-2015): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Tzvelev' in the authors string.
Sergéi Nevski (1908-1938): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Nevski' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:400428-1: 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].