Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
yushuensis
ID:
867554

Status:
valid

Authors:
(L.B.Cai) S.L.Chen & G.H.Zhu

Source:
wcs

Year:
2002

Citation Micro:
Novon 12: 428 (2002)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000866889

Common Names

  • Yushu Wildrye
  • Yushu Elymus
  • Elymus yushuensis

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Description

Elymus yushuensis (also called Yushu Wildrye, among many other common names) is a perennial grass native to China. It is a tufted grass with erect stems and flat leaves. It grows in dry grasslands and open woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Elymus yushuensis is used as an ornamental plant and can be used as a ground cover in gardens.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Elymus yushuensis has small, greenish-white flowers and small, dark brown seeds. The seedlings are thin and have long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Elymus yushuensis 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 yushuensis

Elymus yushuensis is native to Asia and can be found in dry grasslands and steppes.

Elymus yushuensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Elymus yushuensis?

Elymus yushuensis

What is the common name of Elymus yushuensis?

Yushu Wheatgrass

What is the growth habit of Elymus yushuensis?

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

Guang Hua Zhu (1964-2005): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'G.H.Zhu' in the authors string.
Shou Liang Chen (b.1921): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'S.L.Chen' in the authors string.
Lian Bing Cai: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.B.Cai' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:20008853-1: 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].