Schismus barbatus - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
(L.) Thell.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1907
Citation Micro:
Bull. Herb. Boissier , sér. 2, 7: 391 (1907)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000898002
Common Names
- Bearded Schismus
- Bearded Schismus Grass
- Bearded Schismus Meadow Grass
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Schismus barbatus (also called Bearded Schismus, among many other common names) is an annual grass with a tufted habit. It is native to North Africa and grows in meadows, pastures and other grasslands.
Uses & Benefits
Schismus barbatus is used as a forage crop for grazing animals, as well as a soil-improving plant. It is also used as a green manure crop, as it can fix nitrogen in the soil.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Schismus barbatus is a small, yellowish-green spikelet. The seed is a small, oval-shaped grain. The seedlings are small, with long, slender leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Schismus barbatus is a cool-season grass that is grown for forage and hay production. It is easy to propagate from seed, and can be planted in either spring or fall. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil, and is tolerant of a wide range of soil types. It is not tolerant of drought or flooding.
Where to Find Schismus barbatus
Schismus barbatus is native to the Middle East and can be found in grasslands and open woodlands.
Schismus barbatus FAQ
What is the scientific name of Schismus barbatus?
Schismus barbatus
What is the common name of Schismus barbatus?
Bearded Schismus
What is the growth habit of Schismus barbatus?
Annual grass
Species in the Schismus genus
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
Carl Linnaeus (1707-1778): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.' in the authors string.
Albert Thellung (1881-1928): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Thell.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:60454203-2: 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].