Status:
valid
Authors:
(Schult.) Banfi, Galasso, Foggi, Kopecký & Ardenghi
Source:
wcvp
Year:
2017
Citation Micro:
Taxon 66: 714 (2017)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001428236
Common Names
- Lolium pluriflorum
- Pluriflorum Ryegrass
- Pluriflorum Lolium
Description
Lolium pluriflorum (also called 'Many-Flowered 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 pluriflorum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of herbal medicine.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Lolium pluriflorum 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.
Cultivation and Propagation
Lolium pluriflorum 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 pluriflorum
Lolium pluriflorum can be found in the Mediterranean region.
Lolium pluriflorum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Lolium pluriflorum?
Lolium pluriflorum
What is the common name of Lolium pluriflorum?
Many-flowered Ryegrass
Where is Lolium pluriflorum native to?
Europe
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:77165053-1: 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].