Status:
valid
Authors:
(Trab.) van Slageren
Source:
wcs
Year:
1994
Citation Micro:
Wageningen Agric. Univ. Pap. 94(7): 52 (1994)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000841765
Common Names
- Aegilotriticum rodetii
- Rodet's Oatgrass
- Rodet's Wheatgrass
Description
Aegilotriticum rodetii (also called Rodet'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 rodetii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a groundcover.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Aegilotriticum rodetii 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 rodetii 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 rodetii
Aegilotriticum rodetii can be found in the Mediterranean region, including parts of Turkey, Syria, and Lebanon.
Aegilotriticum rodetii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Aegilotriticum rodetii?
Aegilotriticum rodetii
What is the family of Aegilotriticum rodetii?
Poaceae
Where is Aegilotriticum rodetii found?
It is found in the Mediterranean region.
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:982659-1: 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].