Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
cordobense
ID:
875404

Status:
valid

Authors:
Bothmer, N.Jacobsen & Nicora

Source:
wcs

Year:
1980

Citation Micro:
Bot. Not. 133: 544 (1980)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000874739

Common Names

  • Cordoba Barley
  • Hordeum cordobense
  • Cordoba Wild Barley

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Description

Hordeum cordobense (also called Cordoba Barley, among many other common names) is a species of grass native to South America. 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 cordobense is used as a forage crop for livestock, as a soil stabilizer, and as an ornamental plant.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Hordeum cordobense has small, yellow flowers that grow in clusters. Its seeds are small and round, and its seedlings have long, thin leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Hordeum cordobense 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 cordobense

Hordeum cordobense is native to Argentina.

Hordeum cordobense FAQ

What is the common name of Hordeum cordobense?

The common name of Hordeum cordobense is the Cordoba Barley.

What type of soil does Hordeum cordobense prefer?

Hordeum cordobense prefers well-drained, slightly acidic soil.

What type of climate does Hordeum cordobense prefer?

Hordeum cordobense prefers a warm, humid climate.

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

Niels Jacobsen (b.1945): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'N.Jacobsen' in the authors string.
Elisa G. Nicora (1912-2001): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Nicora' in the authors string.
Roland von Bothmer (b.1943): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Bothmer' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:123891-2: 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].