Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
montanense
ID:
875555

Status:
valid

Authors:
Scribn. ex Beal

Source:
wcs

Year:
1896

Citation Micro:
Grasses N. Amer. [Beal] ii. 644 (1896).

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000874890

Common Names

  • Hordeum Montanense
  • Mountain Barley
  • Mountain Wild Barley

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Description

Hordeum montanense (also called Mountain 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 montanense 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 montanense has small, yellow flowers that grow in clusters. The seeds are small, oval-shaped and light brown in color. Seedlings are thin and grass-like.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Hordeum montanense can be propagated by seed or by division. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can be planted in areas with poor soil. It is also tolerant of salt and can be planted in coastal areas.

Where to Find Hordeum montanense

Hordeum montanense is found in the mountains of Europe, Asia, and North America.

Hordeum montanense FAQ

What is the scientific name of Hordeum montanense?

Hordeum montanense

What is the common name of Hordeum montanense?

Mountain barley

What is the habitat of Hordeum montanense?

Hordeum montanense 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

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-419411: Based on the initial data import
William James Beal (1833-1924): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Beal' in the authors string.
Frank Lamson-Scribner (1851-1938): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Scribn.' in the authors string.