Status:
valid
Authors:
Thumanjan ex Gandilyan
Source:
wcs
Year:
1972
Citation Micro:
Bot. Zhurn. (Moscow & Leningrad) 57: 176 (1972)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000906486
Common Names
- Triticum urartu
- Urartu Wheat
- Ura Wheat
Description
Triticum urartu (also called Urartu wheat, among many other common names) is a species of wheat native to the Mediterranean region. It is a tall annual grass with a spike-like inflorescence. It is found in dry habitats, such as steppes, hillsides, and semi-deserts.
Uses & Benefits
Triticum urartu is a species of wheat that is used for bread-making and as a cereal grain. It is also used as a cover crop to reduce soil erosion and improve soil fertility.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Triticum urartu has small, yellow-green flowers, and its seeds are small and oval-shaped. Its seedlings are thin and long, with a light green color.
Cultivation and Propagation
Triticum urartu 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 urartu
Triticum urartu 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 urartu FAQ
What is the scientific name of Triticum urartu?
Triticum urartu
What is the common name of Triticum urartu?
Urartu Wheat
What is the natural habitat of Triticum urartu?
Triticum urartu is native to the Mediterranean 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
Thumanjan: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Thumanjan' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:426002-1: 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].