Timopheev’s wheat (Triticum timopheevii, Trudy Prikl. Bot. 19(2): 64 (1928))

Family: Poaceae

Author: (Zhuk.) Zhuk.

Bibliography: Trudy Prikl. Bot. 19(2): 64 (1928)

Year: 1928

Status: accepted

Rank: species

Genus: Triticum

Vegetable: False

Observations: SE. Türkiye to NW. Iran

Description

Timopheev’s wheat, a captivating species belonging to the Poaceae family, is scientifically recognized as Triticum timopheevii. First described in 1928, the species was documented in the “Trudy Prikl. Bot. 19(2): 64” by the author (Zhuk.) Zhuk.

This particular wheat variety thrives naturally across regions extending from southeastern Türkiye to northwestern Iran. Due to its specific habitat, Triticum timopheevii has adapted uniquely to the environmental conditions prevalent in these geographic locales.

The wheat is distinguished by its robust nature and adaptability to the continental climate of its native regions, which witness variations in temperature and precipitation. As a member of the Poaceae family, it shares common characteristics associated with grasses, such as the presence of a unique inflorescence and seeds that are vital for propagation.

Timopheev’s wheat holds significant importance not only in its native habitat but also in global agricultural science for its genetic diversity and potential use in crop improvement programs. Efforts continue to study and preserve this species for its valuable traits, which may contribute to enhancing wheat resilience and yield in diverse agricultural settings.

In summary, Triticum timopheevii, or Timopheev’s wheat, is a fascinating species within the Poaceae family, noted for its specific growth regions from southeastern Türkiye to northwestern Iran and its potential contributions to agricultural advancements.

Common Names

Eng: timopheev’s wheat
En: Timopheev’s wheat
Bg: Тимофеева пшеница
Zh: 提莫非维小麦

Synonyms

• Triticum dicoccum var. timopheevii (Zhuk.)
• Triticum turgidum subsp. timopheevii ((Zhuk.) Á.Löve)
• Gigachilon timopheevii ((Zhuk.) Á.Löve)

Distribution

• Iran (native)
• Iraq (native)
• Transcaucasus (native)
• Turkey (native)
• Great Britain (introduced)
• North Caucasus (introduced)

Additional Images

Flower

Taken Jun 22, 2013 by Pedro Gaspar (cc-by-sa)

Sources

• WFO (No URL)
• IPNI (No URL)
• GBIF (https://www.gbif.org/species/2706415)
• POWO (http://powo.science.kew.org/taxon/urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:425978-1)
• PlantNet (https://identify.plantnet.org/species/the-plant-list/Triticum timopheevii (Zhuk.) Zhuk.)

Specifications

Growth habit>: Graminoid

Growth