Lolium canariense - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Steud.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1854
Citation Micro:
Syn. Pl. Glumac. 1: 340 (1854)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000878361
Common Names
- Canary Grass
- Canary Rye Grass
- Rye Grass
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Lolium canariense (also called Canary grass, among many other common names) is a perennial grass native to the Canary Islands. It typically grows in moist, open areas, such as meadows, pastures, and roadsides.
Uses & Benefits
Lolium canariense is used as a forage crop for livestock, as well as a turf grass for lawns and golf courses.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Lolium canariense is small and white with five petals. The seed is small and round, and the seedlings are thin and delicate.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Lolium canariense is a perennial grass that is native to the Canary Islands. It can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some salt. It can be mowed to keep it in shape.
Where to Find Lolium canariense
Lolium canariense is native to the Canary Islands.
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
Ernst Gottlieb von Steudel (1783-1856): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Steud.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:407430-1: 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].