Elyleymus ucluetensis - Uses, Benefits & Care
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Bowden) B.R.Baum
Source:
wcs
Year:
1979
Citation Micro:
Canad. J. Bot. 57: 947 1979
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000841070
Common Names
- Elyleymus ucluetensis
- Ucluelet Wildrye
- Ucluelet Rye Grass
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Elyleymus ucluetensis (also called Ucluet wheatgrass, among many other common names) is a perennial grass native to western North America. It grows in dry, open areas, such as sagebrush steppe and mountain meadows.
Uses & Benefits
Elyleymus ucluetensis is used as an ornamental grass and for erosion control.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Elyleymus ucluetensis is a small, yellow-green spikelet with awns. The seed is a small, dark brown caryopsis with awns. The seedlings are thin and slender with a single cotyledon.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Elyleymus ucluetensis is a perennial grass that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil and can tolerate drought and salt spray. It is a low-maintenance grass that requires little to no fertilization or pruning.
Where to Find Elyleymus ucluetensis
Elyleymus ucluetensis is native to the Pacific Northwest region of North America, including in Alaska, British Columbia, Washington, Oregon, and California.
Elyleymus ucluetensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Elyleymus ucluetensis?
Elyleymus ucluetensis
What is the growth habit of Elyleymus ucluetensis?
Elyleymus ucluetensis is an annual grass with erect stems that can reach up to 1 m in height.
What is the native range of Elyleymus ucluetensis?
Elyleymus ucluetensis is native to western North America, from British Columbia to California.
Species in the Elyleymus 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
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-387058: Based on the initial data import
Bernard René Baum (b.1937): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'B.R.Baum' in the authors string.
Wray Merrill Bowden (b.1914): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Bowden' in the authors string.