Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Species:
loretii
ID:
842428

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


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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.

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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 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

Paul Victor Fournier (1877-1964): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'P.Fourn.' in the authors string.
Karl Richter (1855-1891): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'K.Richt.' in the authors string.
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].