Status:
valid
Authors:
(Zhuk.) Zhuk.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1928
Citation Micro:
Trudy Prikl. Bot. 19(2): 64 (1928)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000906434
Common Names
- Triticum timopheevii
- Timopheev's Wheat
- Triticum timopheevii
Description
Triticum timopheevii (also called Timopheev's Wheat, among many other common names) is an annual grass species of the genus Triticum. It is a small, slender plant with awnless spikelets and glabrous leaves. It is native to the Mediterranean region and is found in dry, sandy habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Triticum timopheevii is used for animal feed, as a cover crop, and for soil erosion control.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Triticum timopheevii sub. armeniacum (Á.Löve) van Slageren
Triticum timopheevii sub. timopheevii
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Triticum timopheevii has small, yellow flowers that form in spikes. The seeds are small and round, and the seedlings are thin and grass-like.
Cultivation and Propagation
Triticum timopheevii is a species of wheat that is native to the Mediterranean region. It is a low-yielding, short-strawed variety that is usually grown as a spring crop. It is generally propagated by seed, but can also be propagated vegetatively. Cultivation requires well-drained soils and a warm climate. It is tolerant of drought and can be grown in areas with low rainfall. It is susceptible to rust and other diseases, so it should be grown in areas with low disease pressure.
Where to Find Triticum timopheevii
Triticum timopheevii is native to the Mediterranean region and is found in many parts of Europe, North Africa, and the Middle East. It is also found in parts of Asia, including India, Pakistan, and Iran.
Triticum timopheevii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Triticum timopheevii?
Triticum timopheevii
What is the common name of Triticum timopheevii?
Timopheevi Wheat
What is the natural habitat of Triticum timopheevii?
Triticum timopheevii is native to the Caucasus region.
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
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:425978-1: 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].