Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
saxatile
ID:
920485

Status:
valid

Authors:
H.Scholz & S.Scholz

Source:
wcs

Year:
2005

Citation Micro:
Willdenowia 35: 281 (2005)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000919820

Common Names

  • Saxatile Lolium
  • Lolium saxatile
  • Lolium saxatile

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Description

Lolium saxatile (also called Rough-stalked Meadow-grass, among many other common names) is a perennial grass native to Europe and Asia. It grows in moist, grassy soils and is commonly found in meadows, pastures, and roadsides.

Uses & Benefits

Lolium saxatile is used as a fodder crop and as a source of fiber.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Lolium saxatile has small, white flowers with a yellow lip. Its seeds are small, round and black. The seedlings are small and have a single, long, narrow leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Lolium saxatile is a terrestrial grass native to the temperate regions of Europe and Asia. It can be propagated through division of the rhizome or by seed. It prefers a cool, humid environment with partial shade and moist, well-draining soil. It should be fertilized regularly during the growing season and watered regularly to keep the soil moist. The plant should be protected from direct sunlight and cold temperatures.

Where to Find Lolium saxatile

Lolium saxatile is native to the temperate regions of North America and Europe.

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

Stephan Scholz (b.1954): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'S.Scholz' in the authors string.
Hildemar Scholz (1928-2012): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'H.Scholz' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77071627-1: 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].