Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
erectifolium
ID:
875441

Status:
valid

Authors:
Bothmer, N.Jacobsen & R.B.Jørg.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1985

Citation Micro:
Willdenowia 15: 85 (1985)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000874776

Common Names

  • Hordeum erectifolium
  • Upright Barley
  • Wild Barley

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Description

Hordeum erectifolium (also called Erect-leaved 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 erectifolium is used as a forage crop for livestock, as a soil stabilizer, and as an ornamental plant.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

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

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Cultivation and Propagation

Hordeum erectifolium is an annual grass, growing to a height of 0.6-1m. It is best grown in well-drained soils in full sun. Propagation is by seed, which should be sown in spring or autumn. It is also possible to propagate by division in spring.

Where to Find Hordeum erectifolium

Hordeum erectifolium is native to the Mediterranean region.

Hordeum erectifolium FAQ

What is the common name of Hordeum erectifolium?

The common name of Hordeum erectifolium is the Erect-leaved Barley.

What type of soil does Hordeum erectifolium prefer?

Hordeum erectifolium prefers well-drained, slightly acidic soil.

What type of climate does Hordeum erectifolium prefer?

Hordeum erectifolium 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.
Roland von Bothmer (b.1943): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Bothmer' in the authors string.
R.B. Jørgensen: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'R.B.Jørg.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:278253-2: 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].