Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
aschersonianum
ID:
1415755

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Dörfl.) Banfi, Galasso, Foggi, Kopecký & Ardenghi

Source:
wcvp

Year:
2017

Citation Micro:
Taxon 66: 710 (2017)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001428220

Common Names

  • Lolium aschersonianum
  • Aschersonianum Ryegrass
  • Aschersonianum Lolium

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Description

Lolium aschersonianum (also called Ascherson's Oat Grass, among many other common names) is an annual grass that is native to Europe and North Africa. It grows to a height of 10-60 cm and has a tufted habit. It is found in grasslands, meadows, pastures, and disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Lolium aschersonianum 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

Lolium aschersonianum has small, yellow flowers, small, dark brown seeds, and small seedlings with cotyledons that are round to oval in shape.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Lolium aschersonianum 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 aschersonianum

Lolium aschersonianum can be found in the Mediterranean region.

Lolium aschersonianum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Lolium aschersonianum?

Lolium aschersonianum

What is the common name of Lolium aschersonianum?

Ascherson's Ryegrass

Where is Lolium aschersonianum native to?

Europe

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.
Ignaz Dörfler (1866-1950): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Dörfl.' 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:77165035-1: 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].