Status:
valid
Authors:
D.F.Cui
Source:
wcs
Year:
1990
Citation Micro:
Bull. Bot. Res., Harbin 10(3): 26 (1990)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000866717
Common Names
- Sinkiangensis Wildrye
- Sinkiangensis Rye Grass
- Sinkiangensis Wheatgrass
Description
Elymus sinkiangensis (also called Xinjiang Wildrye, among many other common names) is a perennial grass native to Central Asia. It is a tufted grass with erect stems and long leaves. It grows in meadows, grasslands, and open woodlands.
Uses & Benefits
Elymus sinkiangensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, and as a fodder crop for livestock.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Elymus sinkiangensis has small, yellow-green flowers that are arranged in a spike-like inflorescence. The seeds are small, dark brown, and slightly flattened. The seedlings are slender and have long, narrow leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Elymus sinkiangensis is a perennial grass native to China. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is best done by division or seed. Seeds should be sown in early spring and kept moist until germination. Division should be done in early spring or fall.
Where to Find Elymus sinkiangensis
Elymus sinkiangensis can be found in the temperate regions of the Northern Hemisphere, including parts of Europe, Asia, and North America.
Elymus sinkiangensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Elymus sinkiangensis?
Elymus sinkiangensis
What is the common name of Elymus sinkiangensis?
Sinkiang wildrye
What is the habitat of Elymus sinkiangensis?
Dry, open woods, prairies, and roadsides
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:939997-1: 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].