Elymus wawawaiensis - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
J.R.Carlson & Barkworth
Source:
wcs
Year:
1998
Citation Micro:
Phytologia 83: 327 (1998)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000866877
Common Names
- Wawawai Wildrye
- Wawawaiensis Wildrye
- Wawawaiensis Elymus
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Elymus wawawaiensis (also called Wawawai wild rye, among many other common names) is a species of grass native to North America. 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 wawawaiensis is used as an ornamental grass for landscaping. It is also used to control soil erosion and provide habitat for wildlife.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Elymus wawawaiensis has small, greenish-white flowers and small, dark brown seeds. The seedlings are thin and have long, narrow leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Elymus wawawaiensis is a perennial grass that can be propagated by seed. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. It is tolerant of drought and can be grown in a variety of soils. It can also be propagated by division in spring or fall.
Where to Find Elymus wawawaiensis
Elymus wawawaiensis is native to North America.
Elymus wawawaiensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Elymus wawawaiensis?
Elymus wawawaiensis
What is the common name of Elymus wawawaiensis?
Wawawai Wheatgrass
What is the growth habit of Elymus wawawaiensis?
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
Mary Elizabeth Barkworth (b.1941): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Barkworth' in the authors string.
Jack R. Carlson: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'J.R.Carlson' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:316524-2: 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].