Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Species:
distans
ID:
869425

Status:
valid

Authors:
(K.Koch) Nevski

Source:
wcs

Year:
1933

Citation Micro:
Trudy Bot. Inst. Akad. Nauk S.S.S.R., Ser. 1, Fl. Sist. Vyssh. Rast. 1: 18 (1933)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000868760



Common Names

  • Distant Wheatgrass
  • Distant Eremopyrum
  • Distant Fescue


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Description

Eremopyrum distans (also called Distant Eremopyrum, among many other common names) is an annual grass that is native to the Mediterranean region. It grows in dry, sandy soils and is characterized by its narrow, flat leaves and its long, thin stems.

Uses & Benefits

Eremopyrum distans has been used for its medicinal properties. It is also used in traditional Chinese medicine to treat various ailments such as fever, cough, and diarrhea.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Eremopyrum distans is a small yellow disc-shaped flower, with a single seed in the center. The seed is small, dark brown, and oval-shaped. The seedlings are thin and wiry, with small, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Eremopyrum distans can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate a wide range of soil types.

Where to Find Eremopyrum distans

Eremopyrum distans is found in dry grasslands, steppes, and open woodlands in Europe, Asia, and North Africa.

Eremopyrum distans FAQ

What is the scientific name of Eremopyrum distans?

Eremopyrum distans

What is the common name of Eremopyrum distans?

Slender Wheatgrass

What is the natural habitat of Eremopyrum distans?

Dry grasslands and steppes

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

Karl Koch (1809-1879): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'K.Koch' in the authors string.
Sergéi Nevski (1908-1938): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Nevski' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:401778-1: 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].