Lolium perenne
English ryegrass
Lolium perenne, commonly known as perennial ryegrass, is a widely cultivated grass valued primarily for forage and turf. While not traditionally used in mainstream herbal medicine, its high nutritional density supports livestock health. In ethnobotany, various grasses like this are studied for their potential bioactive and restorative properties.
- Scientific name: Lolium perenne
- Family: Poaceae
- Native range: Europe
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta within the class Equisetopsida. It is further classified under the subclass Magnoliidae and the order Poales. Finally, it is a member of the family Poaceae and falls under the genus Lolium.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Poales | WCVP |
| Family | Poaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Lolium | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, known scientifically as Lolium perenne, is referred to by several common names depending on the region and language. In Simplified Chinese, it is called 多年生黑麦草 (zh-hans), which is also the standard name used in Mainland China (zh-cn), Singapore (zh-sg), and Hong Kong (zh-hk). In Traditional Chinese, the name is written as 多年生黑麥草 (zh-hant).| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| zh-hans | 多年生黑麦草 | Wikidata |
| zh-hant | 多年生黑麥草 | Wikidata |
| zh-hk | 多年生黑麥草 | Wikidata |
| zh-cn | 多年生黑麦草 | Wikidata |
| zh-sg | 多年生黑麦草 | Wikidata |
| zh-tw | 黑麥草 | Wikidata |
| is | Vallarrýgresi | Wikidata |
| pl | Życica trwała | Wikidata |
| ru | плевел многолетний | Wikidata |
| fr | Ray-grass anglais | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a specific distribution pattern across the northern regions of Europe. It can be found growing in the landscapes of Denmark and Finland. Its presence extends to the island territories of Føroyar and Iceland. Furthermore, the species is widely distributed throughout Great Britain. These locations highlight its preference for northern European environments.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Northern Europe | Denmark | WCVP |
| Northern Europe | Finland | WCVP |
| Northern Europe | Føroyar | WCVP |
| Northern Europe | Great Britain | WCVP |
| Northern Europe | Iceland | WCVP |
| Northern Europe | Ireland | WCVP |
| Northern Europe | Norway | WCVP |
| Northern Europe | Sweden | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Austria | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Belgium | WCVP |
Chemicals
Lolium perenne has 5 reported phytochemicals identified across 5 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include ABA, Cd, Cu, Pb, Zn.
- Total chemicals
- 5
- Scientific sources
- 5
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| ABA | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Cd | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Cu | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Pb | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Zn | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Lolium perenne has 2 reported activities identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antidiabetic, Antioxidant.
- Total activities
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antidiabetic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antioxidant | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Lolium perenne has 1 reported medicinal uses identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include heat stress.
- Total uses
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| heat stress | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |