Leymus pendulus - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
L.B.Cai
Source:
wcs
Year:
2000
Citation Micro:
Novon 10: 7 (2000)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000878220
Common Names
- Leymus pendulus
- Pendulous Lyme Grass
- Pendulous Wild Rye
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Leymus pendulus (also called Pendulous 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 pendulus is used for erosion control, as a forage grass, and for landscaping and turf grass.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Leymus pendulus has small, yellow flowers that are arranged in panicles. The seeds are small, dark brown and have a smooth surface. The seedlings are slender with long, narrow leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Leymus pendulus is a perennial grass native to the Mediterranean region. It is tolerant of drought and can tolerate some salt spray. It is propagated by seed, division, or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil.
Where to Find Leymus pendulus
Leymus pendulus can be found in North America, Europe, and Asia. It is found in dry, sandy soils and is tolerant of drought and salt.
Leymus pendulus FAQ
What is the scientific name of Leymus pendulus?
Leymus pendulus
What is the common name of Leymus pendulus?
Pendulous Wildrye
Where is Leymus pendulus native to?
North America
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.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:1014014-1: 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].