Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
liangshanicum
ID:
1415769

Status:
valid

Authors:
(L.Liu) Banfi, Galasso, Foggi, Kopecký & Ardenghi

Source:
wcvp

Year:
2017

Citation Micro:
Taxon 66: 714 (2017)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001428234

Common Names

  • Lolium liangshanicum
  • Liangshanicum Ryegrass
  • Liangshanicum Lolium

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Description

Lolium liangshanicum (also called 'Liangshan Ryegrass', among many other common names) is a perennial grass with long, narrow leaves and small, yellow flowers. It is native to tropical regions of Central and South America and is found in moist, shady habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Lolium liangshanicum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of herbal medicine.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Lolium liangshanicum is a small, yellow spikelet with a single floret. The seed is a small, dark brown caryopsis. The seedlings are thin, with a single leaf and a short stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Lolium liangshanicum is a cool-season grass that is best grown in a temperate climate. It prefers well-drained soil and full sun. Propagation is done by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring or fall and kept moist until germination occurs. Divisions should be taken in spring or fall and planted in moist soil.

Where to Find Lolium liangshanicum

Lolium liangshanicum can be found in the Sichuan province of China.

Lolium liangshanicum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Lolium liangshanicum?

Lolium liangshanicum

What is the common name of Lolium liangshanicum?

Liangshan Ryegrass

Where is Lolium liangshanicum native to?

China

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.
Liang Liu (1933-2001): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.Liu' 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:77165051-1: 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].