Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
brevisubulatum
ID:
875350

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Trin.) Link

Source:
wcs

Year:
1844

Citation Micro:
Linnaea 17: 391 (1844)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000874685

Common Names

  • Short-stalked Barley
  • Hordeum brevisubulatum
  • Short-stalked Wild Barley

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Description

Hordeum brevisubulatum (also called Short-awned Barley, among many other common names) is a species of grass native to Europe and North Africa. It is a tufted perennial grass that grows in clumps and can reach up to 1 meter in height. It prefers moist, well-drained soils in meadows and grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Hordeum brevisubulatum is used as a forage crop for livestock, as a soil stabilizer, and as an ornamental plant.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Hordeum brevisubulatum is yellow and has six petals. The seed is small and brown. The seedling is a small green plant with a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Hordeum brevisubulatum is a cool-season grass that is grown for forage and hay. It is adapted to cool, moist climates and is tolerant of acidic soils. Propagation is done by seed. The seed should be planted in the spring or fall at a depth of 1/4 to 1/2 inch. The seed should be planted at a rate of 15 to 20 pounds per acre.

Where to Find Hordeum brevisubulatum

Hordeum brevisubulatum is native to North America. It can be found in dry, grassy, and disturbed habitats.

Hordeum brevisubulatum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Hordeum brevisubulatum?

Hordeum brevisubulatum

What is the common name of Hordeum brevisubulatum?

Short-awned Barley

What is the habitat of Hordeum brevisubulatum?

Hordeum brevisubulatum is found in dry, open, and disturbed habitats

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

Johann Heinrich Friedrich Link (1767-1851): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Link' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:405167-1: 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].