Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
persicum
ID:
879123

Status:
valid

Authors:
Boiss. & Hohen.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1854

Citation Micro:
Diagn. Pl. Orient. 13: 66 (1854)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000878458

Common Names

  • Persian Ryegrass
  • Lolium persicum
  • Lolium

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Description

Lolium persicum (also called Persian ryegrass, among many other common names) is an annual 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 persicum is used for erosion control, as a cover crop, and for soil stabilization.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Lolium persicum has small, yellow flowers with two to three stamens. Its seeds are small, dark brown and oval in shape. The seedlings of Lolium persicum have a single, erect stem with a single, long, narrow leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Lolium persicum is a perennial grass native to the Mediterranean region. It is tolerant of drought and can tolerate some salt spray. It is propagated by seed, division, or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil.

Where to Find Lolium persicum

Lolium persicum is native to Europe, North Africa, and western Asia.

Lolium persicum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Lolium persicum?

Lolium persicum

What is the common name of Lolium persicum?

Persian Rye Grass

What is the growth habit of Lolium persicum?

It is a tufted, perennial grass with erect stems reaching up to 1m in height.

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

Edmond Boissier (1810-1885): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Boiss.' in the authors string.
Rudolph Friedrich Hohenacker (1798-1874): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hohen.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:407495-1: 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].