Hordeum jubatum - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
L.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1753
Citation Micro:
Sp. Pl. : 85 (1753)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000874831
Common Names
- Hordeum jubatum
- Squirrel-tail Barley
- Wild Barley
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Hordeum jubatum (also called Foxtail Barley, among many other common names) is an annual grass species. It is a small plant with a height of up to 40 cm. It has a slender stem and long, narrow leaves. It is native to the Mediterranean region and is found in dry, sandy soils.
Uses & Benefits
Hordeum jubatum is used as a fodder crop for livestock, and its straw is used for making paper and building materials. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Hordeum jubatum has small, yellow flowers with three anthers. The seeds are small, dark brown and have a smooth surface. The seedlings are small and have a single leaf.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Hordeum jubatum is a species of grass native to Europe, North Africa, and the Middle East. It is a perennial plant that prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can be propagated by seed or division. It requires regular watering and fertilization to maintain its vigor.
Where to Find Hordeum jubatum
Hordeum jubatum is native to Europe, Asia, and North Africa. It can be found in dry, grassy, and disturbed habitats.
Hordeum jubatum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Hordeum jubatum?
Hordeum jubatum
What is the common name of Hordeum jubatum?
Foxtail barley
What is the habitat of Hordeum jubatum?
Hordeum jubatum is found in dry, disturbed areas, such as roadsides, fields, and waste places
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
Carl Linnaeus (1707-1778): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:405267-1: 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].