Status:
valid
Authors:
L.Zhi & L.B.Cai
Source:
tro
Year:
2006
Citation Micro:
Bull. Bot. Res., Harbin 26(2): 129 (-130; fig. 1). 2006 [Mar 2006]
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001278286
Common Names
- Leymus
- Oblongolemmatus Leymus
- Oblongolemmatus Wildrye
Description
Leymus oblongolemmatus (also called Oblong-lemmat Wheatgrass, among many other common names) is a perennial grass native to temperate regions of North America. It has narrow, pointed leaves and grows in dry, sandy soils, such as prairies and meadows.
Uses & Benefits
Leymus oblongolemmatus is used as a forage crop for livestock, as a soil stabilizer, and as an ornamental plant in gardens.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Leymus oblongolemmatus has small, yellowish-green flowers that are clustered in the leaf axils. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are usually grown from cuttings.
Cultivation and Propagation
Leymus oblongolemmatus is a perennial grass native to China. It can be propagated from seed or division. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept warm and moist until germination. Division should be done in early spring or fall. It prefers full sun to partial shade and regular watering.
Where to Find Leymus oblongolemmatus
Leymus oblongolemmatus is native to East Asia and can be found in China, Japan, and Korea.
Leymus oblongolemmatus FAQ
What is the scientific name of Leymus oblongolemmatus?
Leymus oblongolemmatus
What are the common names of Leymus oblongolemmatus?
Oblong Lemmata Wildrye, Oblong-Lemmata Wildrye
What type of plant is Leymus oblongolemmatus?
Leymus oblongolemmatus is a species of grass in the Poaceae family
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
Lian Bing Cai: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.B.Cai' in the authors string.
Li Zhi: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.Zhi' in the authors string.