Aegilops ventricosa - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Tausch
Source:
wcs
Year:
1837
Citation Micro:
Flora 20: 108 (1837)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000841956
Common Names
- Aegilops ventricosa
- Ventricose Aegilops
- Ventricosa Aegilops
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Aegilops ventricosa (also called Bulbous 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 bulbous tip.
Uses & Benefits
Aegilops ventricosa has been used as a forage crop and as a source of food for livestock. It is also used as a cover crop and for erosion control.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Aegilops ventricosa has small, yellow flowers with six petals and three stamens. Its seeds are small, round and black. The seedlings are small and slender with long, narrow leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Aegilops ventricosa is a hardy, drought-tolerant species that is easily propagated from seed. It is best grown in full sun in well-drained soil. It can be propagated by division or cuttings.
Where to Find Aegilops ventricosa
Aegilops ventricosa can be found in the Mediterranean region, including parts of Spain, France, Italy, Greece, and Turkey.
Aegilops ventricosa FAQ
What is the scientific name of Aegilops ventricosa?
Aegilops ventricosa
What is the common name of Aegilops ventricosa?
Ventricose Goatgrass
What is the natural habitat of Aegilops ventricosa?
It is found in open grasslands, scrublands, and disturbed areas in Europe, Asia, and North Africa
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
Ignaz Friedrich Tausch (1793-1848): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Tausch' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:384668-1: 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].