Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Species:
elymoides
ID:
841709

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Hack.) Hunz. & Xifreda

Source:
wcs

Year:
2000

Citation Micro:
Kurtziana 28: 292 (2000)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000841044



Common Names

  • Elyhordeum elymoides
  • Elymoides Elyhordeum
  • Elymoides Elyhordeum


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Description

Elyhordeum elymoides (also called Elymoides Barley, among many other common names) is a species of grass native to the Mediterranean region. 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 elymoides 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

The flower of Elyhordeum elymoides is a small, yellowish-green spikelet, with a single floret. The seed is small, dark brown, and has a smooth surface. The seedlings are thin and have a single leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Elyhordeum elymoides 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 elymoides

Elyhordeum elymoides can be found in the Mediterranean region of Europe and the Middle East.

Elyhordeum elymoides FAQ

What is the scientific name of Elyhordeum elymoides?

Elyhordeum elymoides

What is the common name of Elyhordeum elymoides?

Elymoides barley

What is the family of Elyhordeum elymoides?

Poaceae

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

Cecilia Carmen Xifreda (b.1942): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Xifreda' in the authors string.
Eduard Hackel (1850-1926): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hack.' in the authors string.
Juan Héctor Hunziker (1925-2003): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'J.H.Hunz.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:1018829-1: 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].