Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
kopetdaghensis
ID:
878859

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Roshev.) Tzvelev

Source:
wcs

Year:
1960

Citation Micro:
Bot. Mater. Gerb. Bot. Inst. Komarova Akad. Nauk S.S.S.R. 20: 429 (1960)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000878194

Common Names

  • Leymus kopetdaghensis
  • Kopetdaghensis Lyme Grass
  • Kopetdaghensis Wild Rye

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Description

Leymus kopetdaghensis (also called Kopetdag Wild Rye, among many other common names) is a perennial grass native to East Asia. It is found in grasslands, meadows, and disturbed areas. It has a tufted habit and its stems are up to 1.5 m tall. Its leaves are linear, and its spikelets are arranged in two rows.

Uses & Benefits

Leymus kopetdaghensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used for erosion control on hillsides and as a windbreak.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Leymus kopetdaghensis is a small, greenish-brown spikelet, which is usually borne in clusters of two to five. The seed is a small, dark brown, oval-shaped grain. The seedlings are thin and grass-like, with a single stem and a few leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Leymus kopetdaghensis is a perennial grass that can be grown in a wide range of soils and climates. It is best grown in full sun and well-drained soils. Propagation is by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer and should be covered lightly with soil. Division can be done in early spring or late summer.

Where to Find Leymus kopetdaghensis

Leymus kopetdaghensis can be found in Central Asia, including Kazakhstan and Kyrgyzstan.

Leymus kopetdaghensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Leymus kopetdaghensis?

Leymus kopetdaghensis

What is the common name of Leymus kopetdaghensis?

Kopetdag Wheatgrass

What is the natural habitat of Leymus kopetdaghensis?

Grasslands and steppes

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

Nikolai Tzvelev (1925-2015): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Tzvelev' in the authors string.
Roman Rozhevits (1882-1949): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Roshev.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:407328-1: 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].