Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Species:
europaeus
ID:
875306

Status:
valid

Authors:
(L.) Jess. ex Harz

Source:
wcs

Year:
1885

Citation Micro:
Samenkunde 2: 1148 (1885)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000874641

Common Names

  • Hordelymus europaeus
  • European Hordelymus
  • European Hordelymus Grass

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Description

Hordelymus europaeus (also called European Hordelymus, among many other common names) is a perennial grass species native to Europe and North Africa. It has a tufted habit and can reach up to 1 m in height. It prefers moist soils and can be found in meadows, pastures, and other grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Hordelymus europaeus is used as a forage crop for livestock and as a soil stabilizer. It is also used in the production of beer and as an ornamental plant.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Hordelymus eutopaeus for. elatior (Zapał.) Soó

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Hordelymus europaeus has small, yellow flowers that are clustered in the leaf axils. Its seeds are small, dark brown and oval-shaped. Seedlings have a single cotyledon and long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Hordelymus europaeus can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in the spring in a well-drained, sandy soil. Division can be done in the spring or autumn. The rhizomes should be divided into sections with at least two buds each and planted in a well-drained soil. Water regularly and fertilize in the spring.

Where to Find Hordelymus europaeus

Hordelymus europaeus can be found in Europe, North Africa, and the Middle East.

Species in the Hordelymus 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

Carl Linnaeus (1707-1778): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.' in the authors string.
Carl Otto Harz (1842-1906): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Harz' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:405133-1: 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].