Lolium giganteum - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
(L.) Darbysh.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1993
Citation Micro:
Novon 3: 241 (1993)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000878391
Common Names
- Giant Rye Grass
- Rye Grass
- Rye
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Lolium giganteum (also called Giant ryegrass, among many other common names) is a perennial grass species that is native to the Mediterranean region. It grows to a height of 0.3–1.2 m and has a tufted habit. It is found in dry, sandy soils and is often found in disturbed habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Lolium giganteum is used as a forage crop for livestock, as well as a turf grass for lawns and golf courses.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Lolium giganteum has yellow-green flowers with dark anthers. The seeds are small and dark brown in color. The seedlings have two cotyledons and a long hypocotyl.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Lolium giganteum is a species of grass native to Europe, North Africa, and the Middle East. It is an annual grass, growing to a height of 0.6–1 m. It is cultivated for forage and as a lawn grass. Propagation is by seed, which should be sown in spring or autumn.
Where to Find Lolium giganteum
Lolium giganteum is native to Europe, North Africa, and western Asia.
Lolium giganteum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Lolium giganteum?
Lolium giganteum
What is the common name of Lolium giganteum?
Giant Rye Grass
What is the growth habit of Lolium giganteum?
It is a tufted, perennial grass with erect stems reaching up to 1.5m in height.
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
Carl Linnaeus (1707-1778): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.' in the authors string.
Stephen J. Darbyshire (b.1953): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Darbysh.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:973268-1: 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].