Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
formosanum
ID:
1416587

Status:
valid

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

Source:
wcvp

Year:
2017

Citation Micro:
Taxon 66: 712 (2017)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001429052

Common Names

  • Formosanum Lolium
  • Formosanum Loliu
  • Formosanum Loliums

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Description

Lolium formosanum (also called Formosan Ryegrass, among many other common names) is a perennial grass, growing up to 1 meter in height. It is native to East Asia, and is found in grasslands and disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Lolium formosanum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat fever, inflammation, and skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Lolium formosanum has small, white flowers with five petals, small brown seeds, and seedlings with long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Lolium formosanum is a perennial grass that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. It is best grown in a sheltered position in a rock garden or in a container. It can be propagated by division in spring or autumn. Seeds should be sown in spring or autumn in a cold frame. Division can be done in spring or autumn.

Where to Find Lolium formosanum

Lolium formosanum is native to eastern Asia.

Lolium formosanum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Lolium formosanum?

Lolium formosanum

What type of plant is Lolium formosanum?

Grass

Where is Lolium formosanum found?

It is native to Southeast Asia and the Indian Subcontinent

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.
Masaji Honda (1897-1984): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Honda' 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:77165045-1: 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].