Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Species:
orientale
ID:
869430

Status:
valid

Authors:
(L.) Jaub. & Spach

Source:
wcs

Year:
1851

Citation Micro:
Ill. Pl. Orient. 4: 26 (1851)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000868765

Common Names

  • Oriental Wheatgrass
  • Oriental Eremopyrum
  • Oriental Fescue

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Description

Eremopyrum orientale (also called Oriental Wheatgrass, among many other common names) is an annual grass species native to Europe and Asia. It grows in a variety of habitats, including grasslands, savannas, and disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Eremopyrum orientale has been used for its medicinal properties. It is also used in traditional Chinese medicine to treat various ailments such as fever, cough, and diarrhea.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Eremopyrum orientale is a small yellow disc-shaped flower, with a single seed in the center. The seed is small, dark brown, and oval-shaped. The seedlings are thin and wiry, with small, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Eremopyrum orientale is a perennial grass that grows in dry, sunny areas. It is propagated by seed or division. It prefers well-drained soils and can tolerate drought. It can be grown in full sun or partial shade.

Where to Find Eremopyrum orientale

Eremopyrum orientale can be found in dry grasslands and steppes of Central Asia, from Kazakhstan to Iran.

Eremopyrum orientale FAQ

What is the scientific name of Eremopyrum orientale?

Eremopyrum orientale

What is the common name of Eremopyrum orientale?

Oriental Wheatgrass

What is the natural habitat of Eremopyrum orientale?

Dry grasslands and steppes

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

Hippolyte François Jaubert (1798-1874): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Jaub.' in the authors string.
Édouard Spach (1801-1879): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Spach' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:401783-1: 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].