Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
rigidum
ID:
879132

Status:
valid

Authors:
Gaudin

Source:
wcs

Year:
1811

Citation Micro:
Agrost. Helv. 1: 334 (1811)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000878467

Common Names

  • Rigid Ryegrass
  • Lolium rigidum
  • Lolium

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Description

Lolium rigidum (also called annual ryegrass, among many other common names) is an annual grass native to the Mediterranean region. It grows in a variety of habitats, from dry, sandy soils to wet, marshy soils.

Uses & Benefits

Lolium rigidum is used for erosion control, as a cover crop, and for soil stabilization.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

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

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Cultivation and Propagation

Lolium rigidum is a perennial grass that is easy to cultivate and propagate. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soils. It can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in the spring or fall and should be kept moist until germination. Division should be done in the spring or fall and the divisions should be planted in well-drained soil.

Where to Find Lolium rigidum

Lolium rigidum is native to Europe, North Africa, and western Asia, but has been introduced to North and South America, Australia, and New Zealand.

Lolium rigidum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Lolium rigidum?

Lolium rigidum

What is the common name of Lolium rigidum?

Rigid Ryegrass

What is the growth habit of Lolium rigidum?

It is a perennial grass that grows in clumps and can reach up to 1.2m 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

Jean-François-Aimé-Philippe Gaudin (1766-1833): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Gaudin' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:407503-1: 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].