Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
aegiceras
ID:
875315

Status:
valid

Authors:
Nees ex Royle

Source:
wcs

Year:
1840

Citation Micro:
Ill. Bot. Himal. Mts. : 418 (1840)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000874650

Common Names

  • Hordeum aegiceras
  • Aegiceras Barley
  • Aegiceras Hordeum

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Description

Hordeum aegiceras (also called Aegiceras Barley, 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

Hordeum aegiceras is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a cover crop to prevent soil erosion and improve soil fertility. It is also used as a fodder crop for livestock.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Hordeum aegiceras 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

Hordeum aegiceras 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 Hordeum aegiceras

Hordeum aegiceras can be found in Europe, North Africa, and the Middle East.

Hordeum aegiceras FAQ

What is the scientific name of Hordeum aegiceras?

Hordeum aegiceras

What is the common name of Hordeum aegiceras?

Horned Barley

What is the habitat of Hordeum aegiceras?

Hordeum aegiceras is found in open, disturbed areas, such as roadsides and fields

Species in the Hordeum genus

Hordeum blomii, Hordeum intermedium, Hordeum lagunculciforme, Hordeum pavisi, Hordeum aegiceras, Hordeum arizonicum, Hordeum bogdanii, Hordeum brachyantherum, Hordeum brachyatherum, Hordeum brevisubulatum, Hordeum bulbosum, Hordeum californicum, Hordeum capense, Hordeum chilense, Hordeum comosum, Hordeum cordobense, Hordeum depressum, Hordeum distichon, Hordeum erectifolium, Hordeum euclaston, Hordeum flexuosum, Hordeum fuegianum, Hordeum guatemalense, Hordeum halophilum, Hordeum jubatum, Hordeum lechleri, Hordeum marinum, Hordeum montanense, Hordeum murinum, Hordeum muticum, Hordeum parodii, Hordeum patagonicum, Hordeum procerum, Hordeum pubiflorum, Hordeum pusillum, Hordeum roshevitzii, Hordeum secalinum, Hordeum stenostachys, Hordeum tetraploidum, Hordeum vulgare, Hordeum lagunculiforme, Hordeum nutans, Hordeum jungblutii,

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

Wilhelm Gerhard Walpers (1816-1853): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Walp.' in the authors string.
John Forbes Royle (1799-1858): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Royle' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:405138-1: 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].