Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
depressum
ID:
875420

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Scribn. & J.G.Sm.) Rydb.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1909

Citation Micro:
Bull. Torrey Bot. Club 36: 539 (1909)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000874755

Common Names

  • Depressed Barley
  • Hordeum depressum
  • Depressed Wild Barley

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Description

Hordeum depressum (also called Common Barley, among many other common names) is a species of grass native to Europe, Asia, and North Africa. It grows in a variety of habitats, including grasslands, meadows, and disturbed areas. It is an annual grass with a short, erect stem and narrow, flat leaves. The flowers are small and yellow, and the seed heads are long and narrow.

Uses & Benefits

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

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Hordeum depressum has small, yellow flowers and small, dark brown seeds. The seedlings are small and thin.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Hordeum depressum is a perennial grass native to Eurasia. It can be propagated by seed or division. It grows best in moist, well-drained soils in full sun to part shade. It is tolerant of drought and cold temperatures. It can be mowed or left to grow naturally.

Where to Find Hordeum depressum

Hordeum depressum is native to the Mediterranean region.

Hordeum depressum FAQ

What is the common name of Hordeum depressum?

The common name of Hordeum depressum is the Depressed Barley.

What type of soil does Hordeum depressum prefer?

Hordeum depressum prefers well-drained, slightly acidic soil.

What type of climate does Hordeum depressum prefer?

Hordeum depressum 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

Per Axel Rydberg (1860-1931): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Rydb.' in the authors string.
Jared Gage Smith (1866-1957): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'J.G.Sm.' in the authors string.
Frank Lamson-Scribner (1851-1938): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Scribn.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:123894-2: 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].