Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
patagonicum
ID:
875601

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Hauman) Covas

Source:
wcs

Year:
1953

Citation Micro:
Revista Argent. Agron. 20: 63 (1953)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000874936

Common Names

  • Hordeum Patagonicum
  • Patagonian Barley
  • Patagonian Wild Barley

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Description

Hordeum patagonicum (also called Patagonian Barley, among many other common names) is a perennial grass species native to Europe and Asia. It grows in moist, shady habitats, such as meadows, pastures, and woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Hordeum patagonicum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a cover crop to prevent soil erosion and improve soil fertility. It is also used as a fodder crop for livestock.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Hordeum patagonicum 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 patagonicum 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 patagonicum

Hordeum patagonicum is found in the Andes Mountains of South America.

Hordeum patagonicum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Hordeum patagonicum?

Hordeum patagonicum

What is the common name of Hordeum patagonicum?

Patagonian Barley

What is the origin of Hordeum patagonicum?

South America

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

Lucien Leon Hauman (1880-1965): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hauman' in the authors string.
Guillermo Covas (1915-1995): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Covas' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:288706-2: 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].