Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
duratum
ID:
1416905

Status:
valid

Authors:
(B.S.Sun & H.Peng) Banfi, Galasso, Foggi, Kopecký & Ardenghi

Source:
wcvp

Year:
2017

Citation Micro:
Taxon 66: 711 (2017)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001429370

Common Names

  • Lolium duratum
  • Hard Fescue
  • Durum Fescue

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Description

Lolium duratum (also called hard fescue, among many other common names) is a perennial grass species in the Poaceae family. It is native to Europe and grows in grasslands and meadows. It is a small grass, usually less than 1 m tall, with small yellow flowers and narrow leaves.

Uses & Benefits

Lolium duratum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a food source.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Lolium duratum is a small, yellow-green spikelet with a single floret. The seed is a small, black, oblong-shaped seed. The seedling is a small, erect, herbaceous plant.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Lolium duratum is a grass that can be propagated by seed or by division. It prefers a sunny location and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some frost. It can be propagated by division in spring or early summer. Seeds should be sown in spring in a cold frame or in a sunny location outdoors. The seedlings should be transplanted when they are large enough to handle.

Where to Find Lolium duratum

Lolium duratum is found in the tropical forests of Central and South America.

Lolium duratum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Lolium duratum?

Lolium duratum

What type of plant is Lolium duratum?

Grass

Where is Lolium duratum 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.
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.
Hua Peng (b.1960): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'H.Peng' in the authors string.
Bi Sin Sun (1921-2002): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'B.S.Sun' 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:77165040-1: 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].