Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
umbellulata
ID:
842601

Status:
valid

Authors:
Zhuk.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1928

Citation Micro:
Trudy Prikl. Bot. 18: 447 (1928)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000841936



Common Names

  • Aegilops umbellulata
  • Umbellulate Spelt
  • Umbellulate Aegilops


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Description

Aegilops umbellulata (also called Umbellulate Wheatgrass, among many other common names) is a species of grass native to Europe and Asia. It is a perennial grass that grows in a variety of habitats, from meadows and pastures to roadsides and disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Aegilops umbellulata has been used as a forage crop and as a source of food for livestock. It is also used as a cover crop and for erosion control.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Aegilops umbellulata has small, yellow flowers with six petals and three stamens. Its seeds are small, round and black. The seedlings are small and slender with long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Aegilops umbellulata is a hardy, drought-tolerant species that is easily propagated from seed. It is best grown in full sun in well-drained soil. It can be propagated by division or cuttings.

Where to Find Aegilops umbellulata

Aegilops umbellulata can be found in the Mediterranean region, from Portugal to Turkey and eastward to Iran.

Aegilops umbellulata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Aegilops umbellulata?

Aegilops umbellulata

What is the common name of Aegilops umbellulata?

Umbellate Goatgrass

What is the natural habitat of Aegilops umbellulata?

It is found in open grasslands, scrublands, and disturbed areas in Europe, Asia, and North Africa

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

Pyotr Zhukovsky (1888-1975): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Zhuk.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:384662-1: 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].