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the Ryegrasses

Lolium · Accepted scientific name

Scientific literature: Very Sparse (1 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆

The Ryegrasses, scientifically known as Lolium, is a diverse genus of annual and perennial grasses valued globally. Beyond their role in forage and seed production, certain species possess medicinal properties, historically utilized for their calming effects and nutritional benefits, offering significant potential in traditional herbal remedies and modern pharmacology.

Family
Poaceae
Native range
Europe
Parts used
Not available
Common names
Ryegrass · Rye-Grass · 1 more
Scientific synonyms
Craepalia · Arthrochortus · 7 more

Names and Synonyms

Common Names

Scientific Names

Accepted name

Lolium

Synonyms

Regional and Traditional Names

Spanish:

  • Rye grass

German:

  • Lolch
  • Weidelgräser
  • Weidelgras
  • Weidelgras
  • Lolche
  • Lolch

French:

  • Ivraie
  • Ray-Grass
  • Ray Grass
  • ivraies et fétuques géantes
  • Ivraie

Sources: Wikidata, Catalogue of Life

Taxonomical Classification

This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified under the phylum Streptophyta within the class Equisetopsida. It is further categorized under the subclass Magnoliidae and the order Poales. Finally, it falls within the family Poaceae and is specifically identified by the genus Lolium.

Rank Classification
Kingdom Plantae
Phylum Streptophyta
Class Equisetopsida
Subclass Magnoliidae
Order Poales
Family Poaceae
Genus Lolium

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Distribution

This plant exhibits a specific geographical distribution focused primarily within the northern regions of Europe. In the northern reaches of the continent, it can be found growing across Denmark and Finland. Its presence also extends to the island territories of the Føroyaar. Additionally, the species is documented throughout Great Britain. Finally, its range reaches as far north as the rugged landscapes of Iceland.

Region Area
Northern Europe Denmark
Northern Europe Finland
Northern Europe Føroyar
Northern Europe Great Britain
Northern Europe Iceland
Northern Europe Ireland
Northern Europe Norway
Northern Europe Svalbard
Northern Europe Sweden
Middle Europe Austria

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Chemicals

Lolium has 1 reported phytochemicals identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include (15)N.

Chemicals reported in Lolium
Chemical Supporting sources Consensus
(15)N 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆

(15)N

  1. Rapid communications in mass spectrometry : RCM