Elymus parvigluma - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Keng) Á.Löve
Source:
wcs
Year:
1984
Citation Micro:
Feddes Repert. 95(7-8): 467. 1984
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000866571
Common Names
- Small-Glumed Wild Rye
- Small-Glumed Elymus
- Small-Glumed Wildrye
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Elymus parvigluma (also called small-glumed wildrye, among many other common names) is a perennial grass species native to North America. It has flat, narrow leaves and grows in moist, sandy soils in open woodlands and prairies.
Uses & Benefits
Elymus parvigluma is used as an ornamental grass, for erosion control, and as a food source for livestock.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Elymus parvigluma is a small, yellowish-green spikelet. The seed is a small, yellowish-brown caryopsis. The seedling has a long, thin stem with long, narrow leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Elymus parvigluma can be propagated by seed or division. It can be grown in full sun or partial shade and prefers moist, well-drained soils. It is tolerant of drought and salt spray.
Where to Find Elymus parvigluma
Elymus parvigluma can be found in the Mediterranean region, from Italy to Turkey.
Elymus parvigluma FAQ
What is the scientific name of Elymus parvigluma?
Elymus parvigluma
What is the common name of Elymus parvigluma?
Small-glumed Wildrye
What is the growth habit of Elymus parvigluma?
It is a perennial grass with a bunch-forming growth habit.
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
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-411438: Based on the initial data import
Áskell Löve (1916-1994): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Á.Löve' in the authors string.
Yi Li Keng (1898-1975): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Keng' in the authors string.