Elymus violaceus - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Hornem.) J.Feilberg
Source:
wcs
Year:
1984
Citation Micro:
Meddel. Grønland, Biosci. 15: 12 (1984)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000866848
Common Names
- Violaceus Wildrye
- Violaceus Elymus
- Violaceus Rye Grass
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Elymus violaceus (also called violet wild rye, among many other common names) is a species of grass native to Europe and Asia. It is a perennial grass that grows to a height of up to 1.5 m and has a rhizomatous root system. It is found in dry grasslands, steppes, and meadows.
Uses & Benefits
Elymus violaceus is used as an ornamental plant and for erosion control.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Elymus violaceus is a spikelet with two to three florets. The seed is a small caryopsis with a single seed. The seedlings are thin and upright.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Elymus violaceus can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some shade.
Where to Find Elymus violaceus
Elymus violaceus is native to Russia and Ukraine.
Elymus violaceus FAQ
What is the scientific name of Elymus violaceus?
Elymus violaceus
What is the common name of Elymus violaceus?
Purple Wheatgrass
What is the growth habit of Elymus violaceus?
It is a perennial grass with a tufted 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
Jens Wilken Hornemann (1770-1841): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hornem.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:942109-1: 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].