Status:
valid
Authors:
Reichling
Source:
Year:
1957
Citation Micro:
Arch. Trimestrielles Inst. Grand-Ducal Luxembourg, Sect. Sci. Nat. , n.s., 23: 129 (1957)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-1000048088
Common Names
- Hordeum jungblutii
- Jungblut's Barley
- Jungblut's Hordeum
Description
Hordeum jungblutii (also called Jungblut's Barley, among many other common names) is an annual grass that grows in clumps of grass-like leaves. It can reach heights of up to 1 meter and has a rhizomatous root system. It is native to the temperate regions of Europe, Asia, and North America, and is found in moist meadows, marshes, and along stream banks.
Uses & Benefits
Hordeum jungblutii is used as an ornamental plant, for erosion control, and as a ground cover. It is also used for its medicinal properties such as treating skin infections and wounds.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Hordeum jungblutii has small, white flowers that appear in the spring. The seeds are small, black, and oval-shaped. The seedlings are thin and have bright green leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Hordeum jungblutii is a perennial grass that can reach heights of up to 3 feet. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is done by division of the rhizomes or by planting cuttings. It is also possible to propagate Hordeum jungblutii from seed.
Where to Find Hordeum jungblutii
Hordeum jungblutii is native to the Mediterranean region, including parts of Spain, Italy, and Greece.
Hordeum jungblutii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Hordeum jungblutii?
Hordeum jungblutii
What is the growth rate of Hordeum jungblutii?
Hordeum jungblutii has a moderate growth rate.
What is the ideal climate for Hordeum jungblutii?
Hordeum jungblutii prefers a tropical 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
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77177146-1: 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].