Lolium multiflorum - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Lam.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1779
Citation Micro:
Fl. Franç. 3: 621 (1779)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000878425
Common Names
- Many-Flowered Rye Grass
- Rye Grass
- Rye
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Lolium multiflorum (also called Italian 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 multiflorum is used for erosion control, as a cover crop, and for soil stabilization.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Lolium multiflorum has small, yellow flowers with two to three stamens. Its seeds are small, dark brown and oval in shape. The seedlings of Lolium multiflorum have a single, erect stem with a single, long, narrow leaf.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Lolium multiflorum is a perennial grass that is native to Europe and North Africa. It can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some salt. It can be mowed to keep it in shape.
Where to Find Lolium multiflorum
Lolium multiflorum is native to Europe, North Africa, and western Asia.
Lolium multiflorum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Lolium multiflorum?
Lolium multiflorum
What is the common name of Lolium multiflorum?
Italian Rye Grass
What is the growth habit of Lolium multiflorum?
It is a tufted, perennial grass with erect stems reaching up to 1m 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
Jean-Baptiste de Lamarck (1744-1829): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Lam.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:407486-1: 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].