Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Species:
podperae
ID:
904291

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Nábelek) D.R.Dewey

Source:
wcs

Year:
1984

Citation Micro:
Gene Manipulat. in Pl. Improv. : 275 (1984)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000903626



Common Names

  • Thinopyrum podperae
  • Podpera's Wheatgrass
  • Podpera Wheatgrass


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Description

Thinopyrum podperae (also called Elymus podperae, among many other common names) is a perennial grass species native to Europe and Asia. It is a tufted grass with a short rhizome and erect culms, typically growing up to 1.2 m tall. It is found in meadows, pastures, and grasslands, as well as in disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Thinopyrum podperae is used as a forage crop and as a soil improver. It is also used to make hay and silage.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Thinopyrum podperae has a small, yellow flower. The seed is a single, hard, black seed. The seedlings are small, with a single, long, thin stem and two small leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Thinopyrum podperae is a perennial grass native to India and Sri Lanka. It is a warm-season grass that grows best in full sun and well-drained soils. Propagation is by seed, which should be sown in spring or early summer. It can also be propagated by division of the clumps in spring or autumn.

Where to Find Thinopyrum podperae

Thinopyrum podperae can be found in Europe.

Thinopyrum podperae FAQ

What is the scientific name of Thinopyrum podperae?

Thinopyrum podperae

What is the common name of Thinopyrum podperae?

Podpera's Wheatgrass

What is the growth habit of Thinopyrum podperae?

It is a tufted perennial grass with erect culms.

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

František Nábělek (1884-1965): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Nábělek' in the authors string.
Douglas R. Dewey (1929-1993): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'D.R.Dewey' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:942126-1: 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].