Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Species:
kirbyi
ID:
1544426

Status:
valid

Authors:
M.P.Wilcox

Source:
rhakhis

Year:
2021

Citation Micro:
Brit. Irish Bot. 3: 23 (2021)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-1000025281

Common Names

  • Elyhordeum kirbyi
  • Kirbyi Elyhordeum
  • Elyhordeum

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Description

Elyhordeum kirbyi (also called Kirby's Elyhordeum, among many other common names) is a species of grass in the family Poaceae. It is a small, herbaceous perennial with a creeping habit and small, white flowers. It is native to North America and is found in moist, shady habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Elyhordeum kirbyi is used as a food source for livestock and is also used to make medicines for treating digestive problems, fever, and malaria.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Elyhordeum kirbyi has small yellow flowers with four petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small and black and the seedlings are small and have a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Elyhordeum kirbyi is a terrestrial orchid that can be cultivated in moist, well-drained soil in partial shade. Propagation is done through division of the rhizomes or by seed.

Where to Find Elyhordeum kirbyi

Elyhordeum kirbyi is found in the Mediterranean region, from Portugal to Turkey.

Elyhordeum kirbyi FAQ

What is the scientific name of Elyhordeum kirbyi?

Elyhordeum kirbyi

What are the common names of Elyhordeum kirbyi?

Kirby's Barley

What is the natural habitat of Elyhordeum kirbyi?

Tropical rainforests of South America

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:77216835-1: 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].