Lolium atlantigenum - Uses, Benefits & Care
Status:
valid
Authors:
(St.-Yves) Banfi, Galasso, Foggi, Kopecký & Ardenghi
Source:
wcvp
Year:
2017
Citation Micro:
Taxon 66: 710 (2017)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001427115
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Lolium atlantigenum (also called Atlantic ryegrass, among many other common names) is a grass native to the Mediterranean region. It has long, narrow leaves and yellow-green flowers. It is found in grasslands, meadows, and disturbed areas.
Uses & Benefits
Lolium atlantigenum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used as a source of timber for furniture and construction.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Lolium atlantigenum is white and tubular with five lobes. The seed is small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single stem.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Lolium atlantigenum is a cool season, perennial grass that is native to the Mediterranean region. It is commonly used as a forage grass in pastures and hay fields. It is easily propagated by seed and can be cultivated in a variety of soils. It is tolerant of drought and can withstand some shade. It is best grown in well-drained, fertile soils with a pH of 6.0-7.5.
Where to Find Lolium atlantigenum
Lolium atlantigenum can be found in the Mediterranean region.
Lolium atlantigenum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Lolium atlantigenum?
Lolium atlantigenum
What is the natural habitat of Lolium atlantigenum?
Grassy areas, roadsides, disturbed sites
What is the flowering period of Lolium atlantigenum?
Summer to early autumn
Species in the Lolium genus
Lolium arundinaceum, Lolium boucheanum, Lolium canariense, Lolium giganteum, Lolium mazzettianum, Lolium multiflorum, Lolium perenne, Lolium persicum, Lolium pratense, Lolium remotum, Lolium rigidum, Lolium temulentum, Lolium saxatile, Lolium gracile, Lolium brinkmannii, Lolium fleischeri, Lolium subnutans, Lolium atlantigenum, Lolium interruptum, Lolium letourneuxianum, Lolium mediterraneum, Lolium aschersonianum, Lolium czarnohorense, Lolium holmbergii, Lolium krasanii, Lolium schlickumii, Lolium adzharicum, Lolium chayuense, Lolium font-queri, Lolium liangshanicum, Lolium pluriflorum, Lolium scabriflorum, Lolium tuberosum, Lolium elongatum, Lolium apenninum, Lolium mairei, Lolium formosanum, Lolium duratum, Lolium subulatum, Lolium portalii,
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.
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.
Alfred Marie Augustine Saint-Yves (1855-1933): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'St.-Yves' 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:77165036-1: 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].