Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Species:
distichum
ID:
904280

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Thunb.) Á.Löve

Source:
wcs

Year:
1984

Citation Micro:
Feddes Repert. 95: 476 (1984)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000903615

Common Names

  • Thinopyrum distichum
  • Slender Wheatgrass
  • Slender-Leaved Wheatgrass

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Description

Thinopyrum distichum (also called Distich Wheatgrass, among many other common names) is a perennial grass native to Europe and Asia. It grows in open woodlands, grasslands, and along roadsides. It has long, narrow leaves and a clump-forming habit. The flowers are small and reddish-brown in color.

Uses & Benefits

Thinopyrum distichum is used as a forage crop and as a soil stabilizer. It is also used in the production of ethanol and as a feedstock for biofuel production.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Thinopyrum distichum has a small, yellow flower. The seed is a single, hard, black seed. The seedlings are small, with a single, long, thin stem and two small leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Thinopyrum distichum is a perennial grass native to India and Sri Lanka. It is a warm-season grass that grows best in full sun and well-drained soils. Propagation is by seed, which should be sown in spring or early summer. It can also be propagated by division of the clumps in spring or autumn.

Where to Find Thinopyrum distichum

Thinopyrum distichum is native to tropical and subtropical regions of India, Sri Lanka, and Southeast Asia.

Thinopyrum distichum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Thinopyrum distichum?

Thinopyrum distichum

What is the common name of Thinopyrum distichum?

Two-row Wheatgrass

What is the growth habit of Thinopyrum distichum?

It is a tufted perennial grass with erect culms.

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

Áskell Löve (1916-1994): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Á.Löve' in the authors string.
Carl Peter Thunberg (1743-1828): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Thunb.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:914715-1: 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].