Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Species:
triticoides
ID:
842433

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Req. ex Bertol.) van Slageren

Source:
wcs

Year:
1994

Citation Micro:
Wageningen Agric. Univ. Pap. 94(7): 58 (1994)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000841768



Common Names

  • Aegilotriticum triticoides
  • Triticoides Oatgrass
  • Triticoides Wheatgrass


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Description

Aegilotriticum triticoides (also called Triticoides 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 triticoides is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a groundcover.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Aegilotriticum triticoides 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 triticoides 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 triticoides

Aegilotriticum triticoides can be found in the Mediterranean region, including parts of Turkey, Syria, and Lebanon.

Aegilotriticum triticoides FAQ

What is the scientific name of Aegilotriticum triticoides?

Aegilotriticum triticoides

What is the family of Aegilotriticum triticoides?

Poaceae

Where is Aegilotriticum triticoides found?

It is found in the Mediterranean region.

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

Michiel Wilhelmus Seerp Joannes Maria van Slageren (b.1955): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'van Slageren' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:982661-1: 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].