Status:
valid
Authors:
(Thell.) Eig
Source:
wcs
Year:
1929
Citation Micro:
Repert. Spec. Nov. Regni Veg. Beih. 55: 93 (1929)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000841714
Common Names
- Aegilops juvenalis
- Juvenal's Oatgrass
- Juvenal's Wheatgrass
Description
Aegilops juvenalis (also called Juvenile Goatgrass, among many other common names) is a species of grass in the Poaceae family. It is native to the Mediterranean region and is found in dry, rocky habitats. It has a tufted habit and its leaves are linear with a pointed tip.
Uses & Benefits
Aegilops juvenalis is used as a food crop and forage crop. It is also used as a cover crop to reduce soil erosion and improve soil fertility.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Aegilops juvenalis has small, yellowish-green flowers with a diameter of about 1 cm. The seeds are small, oblong, and black in color. The seedlings are small and slender, with a long, narrow cotyledon and a short hypocotyl.
Cultivation and Propagation
Aegilops juvenalis is a perennial grass that is native to the Mediterranean region. It is easy to propagate from seed, and can be grown in a wide range of soils. It prefers full sun and can tolerate some drought. It is also tolerant of salt and can be grown in coastal areas. It should be cut back in late summer to encourage new growth.
Where to Find Aegilops juvenalis
Aegilops juvenalis can be found in the Mediterranean region, including parts of Turkey, Syria, and Lebanon.
Aegilops juvenalis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Aegilops juvenalis?
Aegilops juvenalis
What is the common name of Aegilops juvenalis?
Juvenile Goatgrass
What is the family of Aegilops juvenalis?
Poaceae
Species in the Aegilops genus
Aegilops insulae-cypri,
Aegilops longissima,
Aegilops mutica,
Aegilops neglecta,
Aegilops peregrina,
Aegilops bicornis,
Aegilops biuncialis,
Aegilops caudata,
Aegilops columnaris,
Aegilops comosa,
Aegilops crassa,
Aegilops cylindrica,
Aegilops geniculata,
Aegilops juvenalis,
Aegilops kotschyi,
Aegilops searsii,
Aegilops sharonensis,
Aegilops speltoides,
Aegilops tauschii,
Aegilops triuncialis,
Aegilops umbellulata,
Aegilops uniatistata,
Aegilops vavilovii,
Aegilops ventricosa,
Aegilops uniaristata,
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:384606-1: 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].