Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
monococcum
ID:
906814

Status:
valid

Authors:
L.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1753

Citation Micro:
Sp. Pl. : 86 (1753)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000906149

Common Names

  • Triticum monococcum
  • Einkorn Wheat
  • Einkorn Triticum

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Description

Triticum monococcum (also called 'Einkorn Wheat', among many other common names) is a species of wheat native to Europe. It is an annual grass with erect stems that reach up to 1m in height. It has long, narrow leaves and produces small, yellowish flowers in the summer. It is found in dry, sunny areas such as open grasslands, roadsides, and disturbed habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Triticum monococcum is used as a forage crop for livestock and as a soil cover crop. It is also used to make bread and other baked goods.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Triticum monococcum sub. aegilopoides (Link) Thell.
Triticum monococcum var. reuteri (Flaksb.) K.Hammer & A.T.Szabó
Triticum monococcum sub. monococcum

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Triticum monococcum has small, yellow flowers and small, light brown seeds. The seedlings are thin and have long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Triticum monococcum is a species of wheat that is cultivated in the Mediterranean region. It is a winter wheat that is grown in a variety of soils, including sandy and clay loams. It is a short-strawed wheat that is resistant to drought and heat. Propagation is done by sowing the seeds in the fall, and harvesting in the spring. It is a good choice for organic farming.

Where to Find Triticum monococcum

Triticum monococcum can be found in the Mediterranean region, including parts of Turkey, Syria, and Lebanon.

Triticum monococcum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Triticum monococcum?

Triticum monococcum

What is the common name of Triticum monococcum?

Einkorn wheat

Where is Triticum monococcum native to?

Central and Western Asia

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.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:425811-1: 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].