Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
segetale
ID:
899240

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Zhuk.) Roshev.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1947

Citation Micro:
Trudy Bot. Inst. Akad. Nauk S.S.S.R., Ser. 1, Fl. Sist. Vyssh. Rast. 6: 143 (1947)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000898575

Common Names

  • Secale segetale
  • Common Rye
  • Common Rye Grass

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Description

Secale segetale (also called Field 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 segetale is used as an ornamental plant, for erosion control, and as a source of fuel.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Secale segetale is small and yellow, with a diameter of about 2 cm. The seed is a small, dark brown, oval-shaped grain, about 2 mm in length. The seedlings are thin and long, with a light green color.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Secale segetale is a cool-season grass that is grown from seed. It is best planted in early spring or late fall in well-drained soil. Propagation is by seed or division of the rhizomes. It is tolerant of drought and poor soils.

Where to Find Secale segetale

Secale segetale can be found in the Mediterranean region.

Secale segetale FAQ

What is the scientific name of Secale segetale?

Secale segetale

What is the common name of Secale segetale?

Field Rye

What is the growth habit of Secale segetale?

It is an annual grass with a prostrate growth habit

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

Roman Rozhevits (1882-1949): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Roshev.' in the authors string.
Pyotr Zhukovsky (1888-1975): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Zhuk.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:421190-1: 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].