Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
peregrina
ID:
842217

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Hack.) Maire & Weiller

Source:
wcs

Year:
1955

Citation Micro:
Fl. Afrique N. 3: 358 (1955)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000841552



Common Names

  • Aegilops peregrina
  • Peregrina Aegilops
  • Peregrina Wheat


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Description

Aegilops peregrina (also called Aegilops peregrinus, among many other common names) is a perennial grass that is native to the Mediterranean region. It grows in dry, sunny areas and is characterized by its short, narrow leaves and small yellow flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Aegilops peregrina is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a cut flower. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat fever, inflammation, and jaundice.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Aegilops peregrina is small and yellow in color. The seed is small and round, with a dark brown color. The seedlings are small and thin, with a light green color.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Aegilops peregrina can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring or autumn in a well-drained soil. Division can be done in spring or autumn. The clumps should be divided into smaller sections and replanted.

Where to Find Aegilops peregrina

Aegilops peregrina can be found in the Mediterranean region, including parts of Spain, France, Italy, and Greece.

Aegilops peregrina FAQ

What is the scientific name of Aegilops peregrina?

Aegilops peregrina

What is the family of Aegilops peregrina?

Poaceae

What is the common name of Aegilops peregrina?

Wandering goatgrass

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

René Maire (1878-1949): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Maire' in the authors string.
Marc Weiller (1880-1945): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Weiller' in the authors string.
Eduard Hackel (1850-1926): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hack.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:384631-1: 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].