Status:
valid
Authors:
(Gandilyan) van Slageren
Source:
wcs
Year:
1994
Citation Micro:
Wageningen Agric. Univ. Pap. 94(7): 47 (1994)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000840988
Common Names
- Aegilotriticum erebunii
- Erebun Wild Rye
- Erebun Wildrye
Description
Aegilotriticum erebunii (also called Erebun Aegilotriticum, among many other common names) is a perennial grass native to Central Asia. It grows in dry, rocky areas and is often found in steppes and meadows. It has a tufted growth habit and can reach up to 1 meter in height. Its leaves are linear and up to 10 cm long.
Uses & Benefits
Aegilotriticum erebunii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used as a medicinal plant to treat fever and inflammation.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Aegilotriticum erebunii has small, yellow flowers, and its seeds are small, black, and round. The seedlings are thin and have small, oval leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Aegilotriticum erebunii can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained, light soil mix. Division should be done in spring or autumn. The plants should be divided into several smaller clumps and replanted in a well-drained soil mix.
Where to Find Aegilotriticum erebunii
Aegilotriticum erebunii is native to Russia and can be found in alpine meadows and rocky slopes.
Aegilotriticum erebunii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Aegilotriticum erebunii?
Aegilotriticum erebunii
What is the common name of Aegilotriticum erebunii?
Erebun's Aegilotriticum
Where is Aegilotriticum erebunii found?
Aegilotriticum erebunii is found in the Caucasus Mountains
Species in the Aegilotriticum 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:982657-1: 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].