Status:
valid
Authors:
(K.Richt.) P.Fourn.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1935
Citation Micro:
Quatre Fl. France : 89 (1935)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000841763
Common Names
- Aegilotriticum loretii
- Loret's Oatgrass
- Loret's Wheatgrass
Description
Aegilotriticum loretii (also called Loret's Wheatgrass, among many other common names) is a species of grass native to Europe and Asia. It is a perennial grass that grows in a variety of habitats, from meadows and pastures to roadsides and disturbed areas.
Uses & Benefits
Aegilotriticum loretii 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
Aegilotriticum loretii has small, yellowish-green flowers with a diameter of about 1 cm. The seeds are small, oblong, and black in color. The seedlings are small and slender, with a long, narrow cotyledon and a short hypocotyl.
Cultivation and Propagation
Aegilotriticum loretii is a hardy perennial grass that is tolerant of a wide range of soils. It is propagated by seed, which should be planted in early spring. The plant prefers full sun and should be kept well-watered. It is tolerant of drought and can tolerate some shade.
Where to Find Aegilotriticum loretii
Aegilotriticum loretii can be found in the Mediterranean region, including parts of Turkey, Syria, and Lebanon.
Aegilotriticum loretii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Aegilotriticum loretii?
Aegilotriticum loretii
What is the family of Aegilotriticum loretii?
Poaceae
What is the common name of Aegilotriticum loretii?
Loret's wheat grass
Species in the Aegilotriticum 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
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:384679-1: 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].