Status:
valid
Authors:
(Gaertn.) Nevski
Source:
wcs
Year:
1933
Citation Micro:
Trudy Bot. Inst. Akad. Nauk S.S.S.R., Ser. 1, Fl. Sist. Vyssh. Rast. 1: 18 (1933)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000868777
Common Names
- Triticeum Wheatgrass
- Triticeum Eremopyrum
- Triticeum Fescue
Description
Eremopyrum triticeum (also called Triticeous 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 triticeum is used as a forage crop for livestock and as a source of food for wildlife. It is also used to prevent soil erosion and to provide habitat for birds and other animals.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Eremopyrum triticeum 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.
Cultivation and Propagation
Eremopyrum triticeum 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 triticeum
Eremopyrum triticeum can be found in dry grasslands and steppes of Central Asia, from Kazakhstan to Iran.
Eremopyrum triticeum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Eremopyrum triticeum?
Eremopyrum triticeum
What is the common name of Eremopyrum triticeum?
Triticeous Wheatgrass
What is the natural habitat of Eremopyrum triticeum?
Dry grasslands and steppes
Species in the Eremopyrum genus
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:401791-1: 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].