Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
adzharicum
ID:
1415763

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Tzvelev) Banfi, Galasso, Foggi, Kopecký & Ardenghi

Source:
wcvp

Year:
2017

Citation Micro:
Taxon 66: 709 (2017)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001428228

Common Names

  • Lolium adzharicum
  • Adzharicum Ryegrass
  • Adzharicum Lolium

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Description

Lolium adzharicum (also called 'Adjarian ryegrass' or 'Adzhar ryegrass', among many other common names) is a species of grass native to the Caucasus region. It has a tufted growth habit and its leaves are linear and flat. It is found in meadows, pastures, and open woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Lolium adzharicum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Lolium adzharicum is a small, yellow spikelet with a single floret. The seed is a small, dark brown caryopsis. The seedlings are thin, with a single leaf and a short stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Lolium adzharicum is a cool-season grass that is best grown in a temperate climate. It prefers well-drained soil and full sun. Propagation is done by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring or fall and kept moist until germination occurs. Divisions should be taken in spring or fall and planted in moist soil.

Where to Find Lolium adzharicum

Lolium adzharicum can be found in the Caucasus Mountains of Georgia and Russia.

Lolium adzharicum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Lolium adzharicum?

Lolium adzharicum

What is the common name of Lolium adzharicum?

Adzhar Ryegrass

Where is Lolium adzharicum native to?

Georgia

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

Gabriele Galasso (b.1967): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Galasso' in the authors string.
Nikolai Tzvelev (1925-2015): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Tzvelev' in the authors string.
Bruno Foggi (b.1955): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Foggi' in the authors string.
Enrico Augusto Banfi (b.1948): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Banfi' in the authors string.
Nicola M.G. Ardenghi: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Ardenghi' in the authors string.
David Kopecký: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kopecký' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77165034-1: 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].