Elymus viridulus - 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-0000866874
Common Names
- Viridulus Wildrye
- Viridulus Elymus
- Viridulus Rye Grass
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Elymus viridulus (also called green wild rye, among many other common names) is a species of grass native to Europe and Asia. It is a perennial grass that grows to a height of up to 1.5 m and has a rhizomatous root system. It is found in dry grasslands, steppes, and meadows.
Uses & Benefits
Elymus viridulus is used as an ornamental grass for landscaping. It is also used to control soil erosion and provide habitat for wildlife.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Elymus viridulus has small, greenish-white flowers and small, dark brown seeds. The seedlings are thin and have long, narrow leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Elymus viridulus can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring or autumn. Division can be done in spring or autumn. The plant prefers a well-drained soil in a sunny position.
Where to Find Elymus viridulus
Elymus viridulus is native to Russia and Ukraine.
Elymus viridulus FAQ
What is the scientific name of Elymus viridulus?
Elymus viridulus
What is the common name of Elymus viridulus?
Green Wheatgrass
What is the growth habit of Elymus viridulus?
It is a perennial grass with a tufted 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
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:945711-1: 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].