Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Species:
varnense
ID:
1414994

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Velen.) B.R.Baum & D.A.Johnson

Source:
wcvp

Year:
2017

Citation Micro:
Novon 25: 419 (2017)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001427459

Common Names

  • Thinopyrum varnense
  • Varna Wheatgrass
  • Varna Thinopyrum

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Description

Thinopyrum varnense (also called Varna Thinopyrum, among many other common names) is a perennial grass native to Central and Eastern Europe. It has a tufted habit and can reach up to 1 m in height. It prefers dry, grassy habitats such as meadows and pastures.

Uses & Benefits

Thinopyrum varnense is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes, and is also used to make a tea that is believed to have medicinal properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Thinopyrum varnense is a small, yellow-green spike. The seed is a small, dark brown grain. The seedlings are slender and grass-like.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Thinopyrum varnense is an annual grass that is easy to cultivate and propagate. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in early spring and can be harvested in late summer.

Where to Find Thinopyrum varnense

Thinopyrum varnense is native to Europe and can be found in grasslands and meadows.

Thinopyrum varnense FAQ

What is the scientific name of Thinopyrum varnense?

Thinopyrum varnense

What type of plant is Thinopyrum varnense?

Thinopyrum varnense is a species of grass in the family Poaceae.

Where is Thinopyrum varnense found?

Thinopyrum varnense is found in Bulgaria.

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

IPNI record: 77175703-1: Originally associated with wfo-0001428777
Josef Velenovský (1858-1949): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Velen.' in the authors string.
Bernard René Baum (b.1937): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'B.R.Baum' 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:77175703-1: 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].