Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Species:
lolium
ID:
843736

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Balansa ex Coss. & Durieu) A.Camus

Source:
wcs

Year:
1935

Citation Micro:
Bull. Soc. Bot. France 82: 11 (1935)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000843071

Common Names

  • Agropyropsis lolium
  • Lolium Wheatgrass
  • Lolium Crested Wheatgrass

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Description

Agropyropsis lolium (also called Lolium wheatgrass, among many other common names) is a species of grass native to western North America. It is a perennial grass growing to 0.6 m (2ft) by 0.3 m (1ft) at a medium rate. It is found in dry, open, grassy areas, from sea level to elevations of 2,500 m (8,200 ft).

Uses & Benefits

Agropyropsis lolium is used for soil stabilization, erosion control, and as a forage crop for livestock.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Agropyropsis lolium has small, yellowish-green flowers that appear in clusters on the stems. The seeds are small and brown, and the seedlings are slender and have short roots.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Agropyropsis lolium is a perennial grass native to Europe, Asia, and North America. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is best done through division of the clumps in spring or fall. Seeds can also be used, but they are slow to germinate.

Where to Find Agropyropsis lolium

Agropyropsis lolium is native to the Mediterranean region, and is found in parts of Europe, North Africa, and the Middle East.

Agropyropsis lolium FAQ

What is the scientific name of Agropyropsis lolium?

Agropyropsis lolium

What is the common name of Agropyropsis lolium?

Lolium Wheatgrass

What is the native range of Agropyropsis lolium?

Central and East Asia

Species in the Agropyropsis 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

Aimée Antoinette Camus (1879-1965): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.Camus' in the authors string.
Benjamin Balansa (1825-1891): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Balansa' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:385352-1: 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].