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
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.
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 Aegilops genus
Aegilops insulae-cypri,
Aegilops longissima,
Aegilops mutica,
Aegilops neglecta,
Aegilops peregrina,
Aegilops bicornis,
Aegilops biuncialis,
Aegilops caudata,
Aegilops columnaris,
Aegilops comosa,
Aegilops crassa,
Aegilops cylindrica,
Aegilops geniculata,
Aegilops juvenalis,
Aegilops kotschyi,
Aegilops searsii,
Aegilops sharonensis,
Aegilops speltoides,
Aegilops tauschii,
Aegilops triuncialis,
Aegilops umbellulata,
Aegilops uniatistata,
Aegilops vavilovii,
Aegilops ventricosa,
Aegilops uniaristata,
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
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].