Elyhordeum dakotense - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
dakotense
ID:
841706
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Bowden) Bowden
Source:
wcs
Year:
1967
Citation Micro:
Canad. J. Bot. 45: 719 (1967)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000841041
Common Names
- Dakotense Elyhordeum
- Elyhordeum dakotense
- Dakotense Elyhordeu
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Elyhordeum dakotense (also called Dakota Barley, among many other common names) is a species of grass native to the Great Plains of the United States. It is a perennial grass that grows in dry, open habitats such as grasslands and chaparral. It has narrow, flat leaves and small spikelets with awns.
Uses & Benefits
Elyhordeum dakotense is used as an ornamental plant in landscaping and gardens. It is also used medicinally to treat various ailments such as fever, cold, and cough.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Elyhordeum dakotense has small, yellow flowers, and its seeds are small, black, and round. The seedlings are thin and have small, oval leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Elyhordeum dakotense is a perennial grass native to the Mediterranean region. It can be propagated by seed or division. When growing from seed, it should be sown in a well-drained, sunny location in the spring. Division should be done in the spring or fall. The plant prefers a moist, well-drained soil and can tolerate some drought. It is best grown in full sun, but can tolerate some shade.
Where to Find Elyhordeum dakotense
Elyhordeum dakotense can be found in the Midwest region of the United States.
Elyhordeum dakotense FAQ
What is the scientific name of Elyhordeum dakotense?
Elyhordeum dakotense
What is the common name of Elyhordeum dakotense?
Dakota barley
What is the family of Elyhordeum dakotense?
Poaceae
Species in the Elyhordeum genus
Elyhordeum arachleicum, Elyhordeum arcuatum, Elyhordeum berkeleyanum, Elyhordeum bowes-lyonii, Elyhordeum californicum, Elyhordeum chatangense, Elyhordeum chatangensis, Elyhordeum dakotense, Elyhordeum elymoides, Elyhordeum iowense, Elyhordeum jordalii, Elyhordeum kolymense, Elyhordeum langei, Elyhordeum macounii, Elyhordeum montanense, Elyhordeum pavlovii, Elyhordeum rouxii, Elyhordeum schaackianum, Elyhordeum stebbinsianum, Elyhordeum triploideum, Elyhordeum kirbyi, Elyhordeum detrinense, Elyhordeum sinegoricum,
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
Wray Merrill Bowden (b.1914): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Bowden' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:288409-2: 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].