Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
iranicum
ID:
899221

Status:
valid

Authors:
Kobyl.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1975

Citation Micro:
Byull. Vsesoyuzn. Ordena Lenina Ordena Druzhby Narodov Nauchno-Issl. Inst. Rasteniev. N. I. Vavilova 48: 67 (1975)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000898556

Common Names

  • Secale iranicum
  • Iranian Rye
  • Iranian Rye Grass

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Description

Secale iranicum (also called Iranian Rye, among many other common names) is an annual grass native to Europe and Asia. It grows to a height of 0.3-1.2 m and has a spreading, tufted habit. It is found in dry grasslands and savannas, as well as in disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Secale iranicum is used as a fodder crop for livestock, and as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Secale iranicum 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 iranicum can be propagated by seed or division. It is best grown in full sun in well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some shade. It is hardy to USDA Zone 4.

Where to Find Secale iranicum

Secale iranicum can be found in the Middle East and Central Asia.

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

V.D. Kobyljanskij (b.1928): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kobyl.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:421180-1: 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].