Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Species:
azutavica
ID:
841861

Status:
valid

Authors:
Kotukhov

Source:
wcs

Year:
1990

Citation Micro:
Bot. Zhurn. (Moscow & Leningrad) 75: 1754 (1990)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000841196



Common Names

  • Elymotrigia azutavica
  • Azutavic Wildrye
  • Azutavic Rye Grass


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Description

Elymotrigia azutavica (also called Azuat Needlegrass, among many other common names) is a perennial grass native to western North America. It grows to a height of 1-2 feet and has long, narrow, flat leaves. It is found in dry, open areas, such as grasslands, meadows, and sagebrush communities.

Uses & Benefits

Elymotrigia azutavica is used in traditional Chinese medicine to treat fever, headache, and other ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Elymotrigia azutavica has white flowers with yellow anthers. Its seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Elymotrigia azutavica is a perennial grass native to the western United States. It prefers full sun and well-drained soils. Propagation is best done through division of the clumps in early spring. Seeds can also be collected and planted in the fall.

Where to Find Elymotrigia azutavica

Elymotrigia azutavica can be found in the western United States, primarily in California, Nevada, and Utah.

Elymotrigia azutavica FAQ

What is the scientific name of Elymotrigia azutavica?

Elymotrigia azutavica

What is the common name of Elymotrigia azutavica?

Azutavica

What is the native habitat of Elymotrigia azutavica?

Grasslands in North America

Species in the Elymotrigia 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

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-387187: Based on the initial data import
Yu.A. Kotukhov: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kotukhov' in the authors string.