Status:
valid
Authors:
(Czopanov) Tzvelev
Source:
wcs
Year:
1973
Citation Micro:
Novosti Sist. Vyssh. Rast. 10: 50 (1973)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000878210
Common Names
- Leymus nikitinii
- Nikitinii Lyme Grass
- Nikitinii Wild Rye
Description
Leymus nikitinii (also called Nikitin's Wheatgrass, among many other common names) is a perennial grass native to North America, Europe, and Asia. It grows in a variety of habitats, including dry, sandy soils, grasslands, and meadows.
Uses & Benefits
Leymus nikitinii is used as an ornamental grass and for erosion control.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Leymus nikitinii 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.
Cultivation and Propagation
Leymus nikitinii is a perennial grass that can be propagated by seed or division. It is best grown in full sun to partial shade in well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can be used as a turf grass in dry areas. It can also be used as an ornamental grass in gardens.
Where to Find Leymus nikitinii
Leymus nikitinii can be found in Central Asia, including Kazakhstan and Kyrgyzstan.
Leymus nikitinii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Leymus nikitinii?
Leymus nikitinii
What is the common name of Leymus nikitinii?
Nikitin's Wildrye
Where is Leymus nikitinii native to?
Russia, Mongolia, and China
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
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:407337-1: 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].