Elymus sibiricus
Elymus sibiricus, commonly known as Siberian wild rye, is a resilient perennial grass native to the steppes of Asia. Valued for its ecological endurance, this medicinal plant is traditionally utilized in various cultures to support digestive health and reduce inflammation, offering promising botanical properties for modern natural wellness studies.
- Scientific name: Elymus sibiricus
- Family: Poaceae
- Native range: Europe
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified within the phylum Streptophyta and the class Equisetopsida. As a member of the subclass Magnoliidae and the order Poales, it is further categorized under the family Poaceae. Finally, its specific taxonomic identification is placed within the genus Elymus.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Poales | WCVP |
| Family | Poaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Elymus | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, known scientifically as Elymus sibiriicus, is referred to by various common names depending on the region and language. In Chinese, it is called 老芒麦 (lǎo máng mài), while in Estonian, it is known as siberi orashein. In Russian, the species is identified as Пырейник сибирский, and in Kazakh, it is called Сібір қияғы. Additionally, in Tatar, the plant is known as Себер таукыягы.| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| zh | 老芒麦 | Wikidata |
| et | siberi orashein | Wikidata |
| ru | Пырейник сибирский | Wikidata |
| kk | Сібір қияғы | Wikidata |
| tt | Себер таукыягы | Wikidata |
| ko | 개보리 | Wikidata |
| zh-hans | 老芒麦 | Wikidata |
| zh-cn | 老芒麦 | Wikidata |
| zh-tw | 老芒麥 | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a broad distribution across several regions of the European continent. In Middle Europe, it can be found growing within the borders of Germany. Its presence extends significantly into Eastern Europe, where it inhabits Belarus and the Baltic States. The species is also widely distributed throughout East European Russia. Finally, its range reaches further north into the territories of North European Russia.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Middle Europe | Germany | WCVP |
| Eastern Europe | Belarus | WCVP |
| Eastern Europe | Baltic States | WCVP |
| Eastern Europe | East European Russia | WCVP |
| Eastern Europe | North European Russia | WCVP |
| Eastern Europe | South European Russia | WCVP |
| Siberia | Altay | WCVP |
| Siberia | Buryatiya | WCVP |
| Siberia | Chita | WCVP |
| Siberia | Irkutsk | WCVP |
Chemicals
Elymus sibiricus has 2 reported phytochemicals identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include 2,4-D, KT.
- Total chemicals
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| 2,4-D | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| KT | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |