Elymus glaberrimus - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Keng & S.L.Chen) S.L.Chen
Source:
wcs
Year:
1988
Citation Micro:
Bull. Nanjing Bot. Gard. 1987: 9 (1988)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000866292
Common Names
- Elymus glaberrimus
- Glaberrimus Wild Rye
- Very Smooth Wild Rye
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Elymus glaberrimus (also called Smooth Wheatgrass, among many other common names) is a species of grass native to western North America. It is a perennial grass with long, narrow leaves and spike-like inflorescences.
Uses & Benefits
Elymus glaberrimus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and for landscaping. It is also used for soil stabilization and erosion control.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Elymus glaberrimus is a small, spike-like inflorescence with a single spikelet. The seed is a small, dark brown caryopsis with a smooth surface. The seedling is a small, slender grass with a single leaf blade.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Elymus glaberrimus is a perennial grass that is native to North America. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer and divisions can be done in spring or autumn.
Where to Find Elymus glaberrimus
Elymus glaberrimus is native to the Mediterranean region and can be found in dry grasslands, scrublands, and open woodlands.
Elymus glaberrimus FAQ
What is the scientific name of Elymus glaberrimus?
Elymus glaberrimus
What is the common name of Elymus glaberrimus?
Smooth-stalked wildrye
What is the natural habitat of Elymus glaberrimus?
Grasslands, meadows, and open woodlands
Species in the Elymus genus
Elymus brachyphyllus, Elymus czilikensis, Elymus dorei, Elymus ebingeri, Elymus hansenii, Elymus incertus, Elymus interjacens, Elymus maltei, Elymus mossii, Elymus nothus, Elymus palmerensis, Elymus pseudorepens, Elymus saxicola, Elymus spurius, Elymus wallii, Elymus abolinii, Elymus afghanicus, Elymus africanus, Elymus alaskanus, Elymus albicans, Elymus aliena, Elymus alienus, Elymus alpinus, Elymus angulatus, Elymus angustispiculatus, Elymus antiquus, Elymus arcuatus, Elymus aristiglumis, Elymus arizonicus, Elymus athericus, Elymus atratus, Elymus bakeri, Elymus barbicallus, Elymus barystachyus, Elymus borianus, Elymus burchan-buddae, Elymus buschianus, Elymus cacuminis, Elymus caianus, Elymus californicus, Elymus canadensis, Elymus caninus, Elymus caucasicus, Elymus cheniae, Elymus ciliaris, Elymus clivorum, Elymus colorans, Elymus confusus, Elymus cordilleranus, Elymus coreanus,
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
Shou Liang Chen (b.1921): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'S.L.Chen' in the authors string.
Yi Li Keng (1898-1975): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Keng' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:945701-1: 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].