Hordeum murinum - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
L.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1753
Citation Micro:
Sp. Pl. : 85 (1753)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000874893
Common Names
- Hordeum Murinum
- Mouse Barley
- Mouse Wild Barley
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Hordeum murinum (also called Mouse 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 murinum 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.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Hordeum murinum sub. glaucum (Steud.) TzvelevHordeum murinum sub. leporinum (Link) Arcang.
Hordeum murinum sub. murinum
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Hordeum murinum 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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Hordeum murinum 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 murinum
Hordeum murinum is found in Europe, Asia, and North America.
Hordeum murinum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Hordeum murinum?
Hordeum murinum
What is the common name of Hordeum murinum?
Mouse barley
What is the habitat of Hordeum murinum?
Hordeum murinum 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:405301-1: 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].