Status:
valid
Authors:
(Roshev.) J.L.Yang & C.Yen
Source:
wcs
Year:
2009
Citation Micro:
J. Syst. Evol. 47: 84 (2009)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000913190
Common Names
- Leymus Komarovii
- Komarovii Grass
- Komarov Grass
Description
Leymus komarovii (also called Komarov's Leymus, among many other common names) is a species of grass native to Central Asia. It is a small grass with a single stem and a single flower. The flower has a yellowish-green color and is about 1 cm in size. It grows in dry and sunny areas, usually at an altitude of 1000 to 2000 meters.
Uses & Benefits
Leymus komarovii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Leymus komarovii is small and white in color. The seed is a small, round, white capsule. The seedlings are small and white in color.
Cultivation and Propagation
Leymus komarovii is a perennial grass that is native to China. It can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is tolerant of drought and can be grown in a wide range of soil types.
Where to Find Leymus komarovii
Leymus komarovii is native to Central Asia.
Leymus komarovii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Leymus komarovii?
Leymus komarovii
What is the common name of Leymus komarovii?
Komarov's Wheatgrass
Where can Leymus komarovii be found?
Eastern Asia
Species in the Leymus genus
Leymus buriaticus,
Leymus fedtschenkoi,
Leymus jenisseiensis,
Leymus multiflorus,
Leymus ramosoides,
Leymus sphacelatus,
Leymus tuvinicus,
Leymus vancouverensis,
Leymus aemulans,
Leymus ajanensis,
Leymus akmolinensis,
Leymus alaicus,
Leymus altus,
Leymus ambiguus,
Leymus angustus,
Leymus arenarius,
Leymus aristiglumis,
Leymus cappadocicus,
Leymus chinensis,
Leymus cinereus,
Leymus condensatus,
Leymus crassiusculus,
Leymus divaricatus,
Leymus erianthus,
Leymus flavescens,
Leymus flexilis,
Leymus flexus,
Leymus innovatus,
Leymus karelinii,
Leymus kopetdaghensis,
Leymus lanatus,
Leymus latiglumis,
Leymus mollis,
Leymus multicaulis,
Leymus nikitinii,
Leymus obvipodus,
Leymus ordensis,
Leymus paboanus,
Leymus pacificus,
Leymus pendulus,
Leymus pishanicus,
Leymus pseudoracemosus,
Leymus pubinodes,
Leymus racemosus,
Leymus ramosus,
Leymus ruoqiangensis,
Leymus salinus,
Leymus secalinus,
Leymus shanxiensis,
Leymus tianschanicus,
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
Jun Liang Yang: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'J.L.Yang' in the authors string.
Chi Yen: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.Yen' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77098752-1: 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].