Status:
valid
Authors:
(Hack.) Hack.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1889
Citation Micro:
Monogr. Phan. 6: 272 (1889)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000906753
Common Names
- Urelytrum agropyroides
- Agropyroides Urelytrum
- Agropyroides Urelytrum Grass
Description
Urelytrum agropyroides (also called Agropyron Urelytrum, among many other common names) is a species of grass in the Poaceae family. It is native to Europe, Asia, and North Africa, and is found in a variety of habitats, including grasslands, meadows, and open woodlands.
Uses & Benefits
Urelytrum agropyroides is used as a forage crop and as a soil stabilizer.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Urelytrum agropyroides has small, yellow flowers with four petals. The seeds are small and brown, with a rough surface. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with small, oval leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Urelytrum agropyroides is a fast-growing, low-maintenance plant that can be propagated by division or cuttings. It prefers a well-drained soil and full sun. It can be grown in containers or in the ground. Water regularly during the growing season and fertilize with a balanced fertilizer. Prune back in late winter or early spring to encourage new growth.
Where to Find Urelytrum agropyroides
Urelytrum agropyroides is native to the temperate regions of North America, from Canada to Mexico.
Urelytrum agropyroides FAQ
What is the scientific name of Urelytrum agropyroides?
Urelytrum agropyroides
What is the common name of Urelytrum agropyroides?
Agropyroid Urelytrum
What is the natural habitat of Urelytrum agropyroides?
Urelytrum agropyroides is found in wet meadows, marshy areas, and along streams in the western United States
Species in the Urelytrum genus
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:426218-1: 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].