Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
ciliatoglume
ID:
899209

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Boiss.) Grossh.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1924

Citation Micro:
Trudy Prikl. Bot. 13: 473 (1924)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000898544

Common Names

  • Secale ciliatoglume
  • Ciliate rye grass
  • Ciliate rye

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Description

Secale ciliatoglume (also called Ciliatoglume rye, among many other common names) is an annual cereal grass native to Central Asia. It has a spreading growth habit and grows to a height of about 1 m. It is found in open woodlands, savannas, and grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Secale ciliatoglume is used as an ornamental plant for its attractive foliage and showy flowers. It is also used in traditional medicine for its anti-inflammatory, antifungal, and antioxidant properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Secale ciliatoglume is a small, yellow flower with a reddish center. The seed is a small, dark brown seed. The seedlings are thin and long with a light green color.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Secale ciliatoglume is a perennial grass that is native to India and Sri Lanka. It grows best in full sun and moist, well-drained soils. Propagation is by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a sunny location. Division should be done in spring or early summer. Plants should be spaced about 1 foot apart.

Where to Find Secale ciliatoglume

Secale ciliatoglume can be found in the Mediterranean region.

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

Aleksandr Grossheim (1888-1948): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Grossh.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:421167-1: 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].