Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
strictum
ID:
899246

Status:
valid

Authors:
(C.Presl) C.Presl

Source:
wcs

Year:
1826

Citation Micro:
Fl. Sicul. : xlvi (1826)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000898581

Common Names

  • Secale strictum
  • Strict Rye
  • Strict Rye Grass

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Description

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

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Secale strictum 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 strictum 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 strictum

Secale strictum can be found in the Mediterranean region.

Secale strictum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Secale strictum?

Secale strictum

What is the common name of Secale strictum?

Tight-head Rye

What is the growth habit of Secale strictum?

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

Carl Borivoj Presl (1794-1852): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.Presl' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:421193-1: 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].