Leymus humilis - Uses, Benefits & Care
Status:
valid
Authors:
(S.L.Chen & H.L.Yang) Y.Z.Zhao
Source:
Year:
2012
Citation Micro:
Classific. Florist. Ecol. Geogr. Distrib. Vasc. Pl. Inner Mongolia : 647 (2012)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-1000048264
Common Names
- Leymus humilis
- Humble Leymus
- Humble Wildrye
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Leymus humilis (also called blue wildrye, among many other common names) is a perennial grass native to the Middle East and Central Asia. It has a tufted growth habit and grows to a height of 1.5 to 2 meters. It prefers dry, sunny habitats and is commonly found in steppes, meadows, and mountain slopes.
Uses & Benefits
Leymus humilis is a species of grass used in landscaping, erosion control, and as a forage grass for livestock. It is also used to make paper and to create biofuel.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Leymus humilis is small and yellow. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single stem.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Leymus humilis is a perennial grass that is propagated by seed or division. It is best grown in full sun and moist, well-drained soils. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some light shade. It can be mowed to maintain its shape and size.
Where to Find Leymus humilis
Leymus humilis is native to China and can be found in open woodlands and grasslands.
Leymus humilis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Leymus humilis?
Leymus humilis
What type of plant is Leymus humilis?
Grass
Where is Leymus humilis found?
Central and Eastern Europe
Species in the Leymus genus
Leymus buriaticus, Leymus fedtschenkoi, Leymus jenisseiensis, Leymus multiflorus, Leymus ramosoides, Leymus sphacelatus, Leymus tuvinicus, Leymus vancouverensis, Leymus aemulans, Leymus ajanensis, Leymus akmolinensis, Leymus alaicus, Leymus altus, Leymus ambiguus, Leymus angustus, Leymus arenarius, Leymus aristiglumis, Leymus cappadocicus, Leymus chinensis, Leymus cinereus, Leymus condensatus, Leymus crassiusculus, Leymus divaricatus, Leymus erianthus, Leymus flavescens, Leymus flexilis, Leymus flexus, Leymus innovatus, Leymus karelinii, Leymus kopetdaghensis, Leymus lanatus, Leymus latiglumis, Leymus mollis, Leymus multicaulis, Leymus nikitinii, Leymus obvipodus, Leymus ordensis, Leymus paboanus, Leymus pacificus, Leymus pendulus, Leymus pishanicus, Leymus pseudoracemosus, Leymus pubinodes, Leymus racemosus, Leymus ramosus, Leymus ruoqiangensis, Leymus salinus, Leymus secalinus, Leymus shanxiensis, Leymus tianschanicus,
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
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77302198-1: 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].