Leydeum piperi - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Bowden) Barkworth
Source:
wcs
Year:
1998
Citation Micro:
Phytologia 83: 309 (1998)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000841113
Common Names
- Leydeum piperi
- Piperi Leydium
- Leydium Piperi
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Leydeum piperi (also called Piper's Wildrye, Piper's Wild Rye, and Piper's Rye, among many other common names) is a species of wild rye native to the western coast of North America. It is a tufted perennial grass growing up to 1.5 m tall. It is found in dry grasslands, rocky slopes, and other disturbed habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Leydeum piperi is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine for its anti-inflammatory and analgesic properties.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Leydeum piperi is a small, yellowish-green spikelet, with a single floret. The seed is small, dark brown, and has a smooth surface. The seedlings are thin and have two leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Leydeum piperi can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers moist, well-drained soil in full sun to partial shade. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate a wide range of soil types.
Where to Find Leydeum piperi
Leydeum piperi can be found in the Mediterranean region of Europe and the Middle East.
Leydeum piperi FAQ
What is the scientific name of Leydeum piperi?
Leydeum piperi
What type of plant is Leydeum piperi?
It is a species of flowering plant in the family Rubiaceae.
Where is Leydeum piperi found?
It is endemic to Peru.
Species in the Leydeum genus
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
IPNI record: 1004617-1: Originally associated with wfo-0001418168
Wray Merrill Bowden (b.1914): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Bowden' in the authors string.
Mary Elizabeth Barkworth (b.1941): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Barkworth' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:1193594-2: 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].