Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
zhukovskyi
ID:
906321

Status:
valid

Authors:
Menabde & Erizin

Source:
wcs

Year:
1960

Citation Micro:
Sakharthw. S.S.R. Mec'niereb. Akad. Moambe 25: 732 (1960)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000905656

Common Names

  • Triticum zhukovskyi
  • Zhukovsky's Wheat
  • Zhukovsky's-flowered Wheat

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Description

Triticum zhukovskyi (also called Zhukovsky's Wheat, among many other common names) is a species of wheat native to the Mediterranean region. It is an annual grass with a short rhizome and grows to a height of 0.5-1 m. It grows in open grassland, savanna, and woodland habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Triticum zhukovskyi is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, and is also used as a fodder crop for animals.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Triticum zhukovskyi has small, yellow flowers with three petals and three sepals. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small and have a single, long leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Triticum zhukovskyi is a perennial grass that is native to the Mediterranean region. It can be propagated from seed or by division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some shade. It can be grown in a variety of soils, including clay and sandy soils.

Where to Find Triticum zhukovskyi

Triticum zhukovskyi is native to the Mediterranean region and can be found in areas of Spain, Portugal, and North Africa.

Triticum zhukovskyi FAQ

What is the scientific name of Triticum zhukovskyi?

Triticum zhukovskyi

What type of plant is Triticum zhukovskyi?

Grass

Where is Triticum zhukovskyi native to?

Tanzania

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

Vladimir Levanovich Menabde (1898-1981): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Menabde' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:426029-1: 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].