Status:
valid
Authors:
(P.E.McGuire) B.R.Baum & D.A.Johnson
Source:
wcvp
Year:
2017
Citation Micro:
Novon 25: 419 (2017)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001429258
Common Names
- Thinopyrum turcicum
- Turkish Wheatgrass
- Turkish Thinopyrum
Description
Thinopyrum turcicum (also called Turkish Thinopyrum, among many other common names) is a perennial grass that grows up to 1 m in height. It is native to the southeastern United States, and is found in dry, open woods, fields, and roadsides. Its leaves are alternate, linear, and have a sharp tip. Its flowers are greenish-brown, and its fruits are spikelets.
Uses & Benefits
Thinopyrum turcicum is mainly used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of medicine.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Thinopyrum turcicum has small, yellow flowers. Its seeds are small and black, and its seedlings are slender with long, narrow leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Thinopyrum turcicum is a perennial grass that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and should be planted in partial shade. It should be watered regularly and fertilized every few months. Pruning should be done in the spring to encourage new growth.
Where to Find Thinopyrum turcicum
Thinopyrum turcicum can be found in the Turkish region.
Thinopyrum turcicum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Thinopyrum turcicum?
Thinopyrum turcicum
What type of plant is Thinopyrum turcicum?
Grass
Where is Thinopyrum turcicum found?
Europe and Asia
Species in the Thinopyrum genus
Thinopyrum bessarabicum,
Thinopyrum curvifolium,
Thinopyrum distichum,
Thinopyrum elongatum,
Thinopyrum flaccidifolium,
Thinopyrum gentryi,
Thinopyrum intermedium,
Thinopyrum junceiforme,
Thinopyrum junceum,
Thinopyrum podperae,
Thinopyrum acutum,
Thinopyrum corsicum,
Thinopyrum obtusiflorum,
Thinopyrum duvalii,
Thinopyrum varnense,
Thinopyrum turcicum,
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
P.E. McGuire: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'P.E.McGuire' in the authors string.
Dennis A. Johnson: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'D.A.Johnson' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77175701-1: 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].