Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
giganteum
ID:
907425

Status:
valid

Authors:
Pilg.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1904

Citation Micro:
Bot. Jahrb. Syst. 34: 125 (1904)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000906760

Common Names

  • Urelytrum giganteum
  • Giant Urelytrum
  • Giant Jointgrass

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Description

Urelytrum giganteum (also called Giant Urelytrum, among many other common names) is a species of grass in the Poaceae family. It is native to Europe, Asia, and North Africa, and is found in a variety of habitats, including grasslands, meadows, and open woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Urelytrum giganteum is used as a forage crop, as a soil stabilizer, and as an ornamental plant.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Urelytrum giganteum has small, yellow flowers with four petals. The seeds are small and brown, with a rough surface. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with small, oval leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Urelytrum giganteum is a perennial grass native to the Mediterranean region. It grows in full sun and prefers well-drained soils. Propagation is done by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a well-prepared seed bed. Division can be done in spring or autumn.

Where to Find Urelytrum giganteum

Urelytrum giganteum is native to tropical regions of the Americas, from Mexico to Argentina.

Urelytrum giganteum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Urelytrum giganteum?

Urelytrum giganteum

What is the common name of Urelytrum giganteum?

Giant Urelytrum

What is the natural habitat of Urelytrum giganteum?

Urelytrum giganteum is found in wet meadows, marshy areas, and along streams in the western United States

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

Robert Knud Friedrich Pilger (1876-1953): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Pilg.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:426224-1: 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].