Status:
valid
Authors:
(J.Presl) Roseng. & B.R.Arrill.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1982
Citation Micro:
Anales Fac. Quimica 9: 260 (1982)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000878531
Common Names
- Rufous Lombardochloa
- Lombardochloa rufa
- Lombardochloa
Description
Lombardochloa rufa (also called 'Red-Stemmed Lombardochloa', 'Red-Stemmed Grass' and 'Red-Stemmed Meadow-grass', among many other common names) is a perennial grass native to Europe, North Africa and the Middle East. It has a tall, erect stem with a large panicle and long, narrow leaves. It is found in grasslands, meadows, and disturbed areas.
Uses & Benefits
Lombardochloa rufa 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
The flower of Lombardochloa rufa is a spikelet with two to four florets. The seed is small, brown and oval in shape. The seedling is a small grass with a thin, erect stem.
Cultivation and Propagation
Lombardochloa rufa 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 Lombardochloa rufa
Lombardochloa rufa is native to India.
Lombardochloa rufa FAQ
What is the scientific name of Lombardochloa rufa?
Lombardochloa rufa
What is the common name of Lombardochloa rufa?
Red Lombardochloa
What is the growth habit of Lombardochloa rufa?
It is an epiphytic orchid that grows up to 30cm in height
Species in the Lombardochloa genus
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
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:910843-1: 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].