Lolium subulatum - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Vis.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1842
Citation Micro:
Fl. Dalmat. 1: 90 (1842)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000878500
Common Names
- Awnless Ryegrass
- Lolium subulatum
- Lolium
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Lolium subulatum (also called 'Annual Ryegrass', 'Subulate Ryegrass' and 'Subulate Meadow-grass', among many other common names) is an annual grass native to Europe, North Africa and the Middle East. It has a short, erect stem with a small panicle and narrow, pointed leaves. It is found in grasslands, meadows, and disturbed areas.
Uses & Benefits
Lolium subulatum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a food source for livestock and as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Lolium subulatum has yellow-green flowers with dark anthers. The seeds are small and dark brown in color. The seedlings have two cotyledons and a long hypocotyl.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Lolium subulatum is a cool-season grass that is grown in temperate climates. It is easy to propagate from seed and can be sown in spring or autumn. It prefers well-drained soil and full sun but can tolerate some shade. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some flooding. It is also relatively pest and disease resistant.
Where to Find Lolium subulatum
Lolium subulatum is native to Europe, North Africa, and western Asia.
Lolium subulatum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Lolium subulatum?
Lolium subulatum
What is the common name of Lolium subulatum?
Subulate Ryegrass
What is the growth habit of Lolium subulatum?
It is a perennial grass that grows in clumps and can reach up to 1.2m 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
Roberto de Visiani (1800-1878): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Vis.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:407513-1: 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].