Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
geniculata
ID:
842357

Status:
valid

Authors:
Roth

Source:
wcs

Year:
1787

Citation Micro:
Bot. Abh. Beobacht. : 45 (1787)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000841692



Common Names

  • Aegilops geniculata
  • Tall Oatgrass
  • African Oatgrass


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Description

Aegilops geniculata (also called Bent Goatgrass, among many other common names) is a species of grass in the Poaceae family. It is native to the Mediterranean region and is found in dry, rocky habitats. It has a tufted habit and its leaves are linear with a bent tip.

Uses & Benefits

Aegilops geniculata is used as a food crop and forage crop. It is also used as a cover crop to reduce soil erosion and improve soil fertility.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Aegilops geniculata has small, yellow flowers that are usually borne in clusters of two to three. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are slender with narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Aegilops geniculata is a perennial grass that is native to the Mediterranean region. It is easy to propagate from seed, and can be grown in a wide range of soils. It prefers full sun and can tolerate some drought. It is also tolerant of salt and can be grown in coastal areas. It should be cut back in late summer to encourage new growth.

Where to Find Aegilops geniculata

Aegilops geniculata can be found in the western United States, ranging from California to Oregon and Washington.

Aegilops geniculata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Aegilops geniculata?

Aegilops geniculata

What is the common name of Aegilops geniculata?

Knee-bend Goatgrass

What is the family of Aegilops geniculata?

Poaceae

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

Albrecht Wilhelm Roth (1757-1834): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Roth' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:384596-1: 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].