Secale sylvestre - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Host
Source:
wcs
Year:
1809
Citation Micro:
Icon. Descr. Gram. Austriac. 4: 7 (1809)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000898589
Common Names
- Secale sylvestre
- Wild Rye
- Rye Grass
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Secale sylvestre (also called Wild 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 sylvestre is used as an ornamental plant, for erosion control, and as a source of fuel.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Secale sylvestre 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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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Secale sylvestre 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 sylvestre
Secale sylvestre can be found in the Mediterranean region.
Secale sylvestre FAQ
What is the scientific name of Secale sylvestre?
Secale sylvestre
What is the common name of Secale sylvestre?
Wood Rye
What is the growth habit of Secale sylvestre?
It is an annual grass with a prostrate growth habit
Species in the Secale 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
Nicolaus Thomas Host (1761-1834): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Host' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:421194-1: 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].