Triticum spelta - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
L.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1753
Citation Micro:
Sp. Pl. : 86 (1753)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000906367
Common Names
- Triticum spelta
- Spelt Wheat
- Spelta Wheat
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Triticum spelta (also called Spelt Wheat, among many other common names) is an annual grass species native to the Mediterranean region, and is found in dry, sandy soils. It has an erect, tufted habit, with narrow, flat leaves and small, yellow-brown spikelets.
Uses & Benefits
Triticum spelta is used as a forage crop for livestock, as a soil-improving crop, and as a source of straw for paper production.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Triticum spelta is a small, white, spike-like inflorescence. The seeds are small, dark brown, and have a hard, glossy seed coat. The seedlings are thin, with a single seed leaf and a short root system.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Triticum spelta can be cultivated by planting the seeds in well-drained soil in full sun. Propagation can be done by seed or division in the spring. The seed should be planted 1/4 inch deep and spaced 4-6 inches apart. Division should be done when the plant is dormant in the spring.
Where to Find Triticum spelta
Triticum spelta can be found in the Mediterranean region, North Africa, and the Middle East.
Species in the Triticum 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.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:259744-2: 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].