Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Europe, Russia/Siberia, Western Africa
Mexico, Caribbean, Central America
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Habitat
Grassland, Tropical regions
Clay soil areas, Forests, open Woodlands, Sandy areas, Well Drained
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
10-15
AHS Heat Zone
8 - 1
12-10
Sunset Zone
A1, A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H2, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Non Flowering Plant
Yellow, Lemon yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Non Fruiting Plant
Dark Salmon, Sienna
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Linear
Pinnate
Plant Season
Spring, Fall, Winter
Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer
Late Fall, Early Winter, Winter, Late Winter
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Do not let dry out between waterings, Requires consistently moist soil
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
No pruning needed
Prune up lowest branches, Remove branches, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
No fertilizers needed
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Bacterial Diseases
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Salt
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
Yes
Foliage Texture
Fine
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Caterpillar, Insects, Moths
Butterflies
Allergy
no allergic reactions
Headache, Nausea, Skin irritation, Swelling
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Good for skin
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, Shelter for wildlife, Wildlife, Windbreak
Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use
Diarrhea, Digestion problems, Dysentry, Pulmonary hemorrhage, Skin Disorders, Soothing and relieving pain, Stimulates menstruation, Ulcers, Urinary problems, Wounds
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Bark, Seeds, Wood
Other Uses
Not Available
Carvings, Used as firewood, Wood is used in construction, Wood log is used in making fences
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Lawns and Turf
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Screening / Wind Break, Tropical
Botanical Name
LOLIUM perenne ssp. multiflorum
CAESALPINIA echinata
Common Name
Italian Ryegrass
Brazilwood, Indian Savin Tree, Peachwood
In Hindi
इतालवी ryegrass
Brazilwood Tree
In German
italienisches Raigras
Brasil Baum
In French
Ray-grass italien
Brazilwood Arbre
In Spanish
raigrás italiano
Árbol de palo de brasil
In Greek
Ιταλικά ήρα
brazilwood Δέντρο
In Portuguese
azevém
Árvore de pau-brasil
In Polish
życica wielokwiatowa
brazylijskich Drzewo
In Latin
Italian ryegrass
Brazilwood ligno
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Caesalpinieae
Subfamily
Pooideae
Caesalpinioideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Italian Ryegrass and Brazilwood
Season and care of Italian Ryegrass and Brazilwood is important to know. While considering everything about Italian Ryegrass and Brazilwood Care, growing season is an essential factor. Italian Ryegrass season is Spring, Fall and Winter and Brazilwood season is Spring, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Italian Ryegrass is Clay, Loam and for Brazilwood is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Italian Ryegrass is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Brazilwood is Neutral, Alkaline.
Italian Ryegrass and Brazilwood Physical Information
Italian Ryegrass and Brazilwood physical information is very important for comparison. Italian Ryegrass height is 45.70 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Brazilwood height is 610.00 cm and width 670.00 cm. The color specification of Italian Ryegrass and Brazilwood are as follows:
Italian Ryegrass flower color: Non Flowering Plant
Italian Ryegrass leaf color: Dark Green
Brazilwood flower color: Yellow and Lemon yellow
- Brazilwood leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Italian Ryegrass and Brazilwood
Care of Italian Ryegrass and Brazilwood include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Italian Ryegrass pruning is done No pruning needed and Brazilwood pruning is done Prune up lowest branches, Remove branches, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Italian Ryegrass needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Brazilwood needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.