Status:
valid
Authors:
(Hack.) Banfi, Galasso, Foggi, Kopecký & Ardenghi
Source:
wcvp
Year:
2017
Citation Micro:
Taxon 66: 714 (2017)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001427120
Description
Lolium mediterraneum (also called Mediterranean ryegrass, among many other common names) is a grass native to the Mediterranean region. It has long, narrow leaves and yellow-green flowers. It is found in grasslands, meadows, and disturbed areas.
Uses & Benefits
Lolium mediterraneum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used as a source of food for birds and other wildlife.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Lolium mediterraneum is white and tubular with five lobes. The seed is small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single stem.
Cultivation and Propagation
Lolium mediterraneum is a warm-season grass that is adapted to Mediterranean climates. It is a perennial species that is tolerant of drought and salt. It is best grown in full sun in well-drained soils. Propagation is by seed, which should be sown in spring or early summer.
Where to Find Lolium mediterraneum
Lolium mediterraneum can be found in the Mediterranean region.
Lolium mediterraneum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Lolium mediterraneum?
Lolium mediterraneum
What is the common name of Lolium mediterraneum?
Mediterranean Ryegrass
What is the family of Lolium mediterraneum?
Poaceae
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
David Kopecký: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kopecký' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77165052-1: 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].