Brachypodium arbuscula - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
arbuscula
ID:
1099775
Status:
valid
Authors:
Gay ex St.-Yves
Source:
tro
Year:
1934
Citation Micro:
Candollea v. 468 (1934), in syn.
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001099113
Common Names
- Arborescent Bristlegrass
- Brachypodium arbuscula
- Arborescent Bristlegrass Grass
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Brachypodium arbuscula (also called dwarf false brome, among many other common names) is a tufted perennial grass native to Eurasia. It has a short rhizome and erect culms that are typically 20–60 cm tall. It is found in grasslands, woodlands, and savannas in temperate regions.
Uses & Benefits
Brachypodium arbuscula is used as a forage crop for livestock, as well as for erosion control and as a soil stabilizer. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Brachypodium arbuscula has small, greenish-white flowers that grow in clusters. Its seeds are small, dark brown and glossy. Its seedlings are slender and have long, narrow leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Brachypodium arbuscula is a perennial grass native to Europe. It is a low-growing, tufted grass that grows up to 30 cm in height. It is tolerant of drought and poor soils and can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soils.
Where to Find Brachypodium arbuscula
Brachypodium arbuscula can be found in dry grasslands, steppes, and open woodlands in Europe and Asia.
Species in the Brachypodium genus
Brachypodium ambrosii, Brachypodium apollinaris, Brachypodium cugnacii, Brachypodium diazii, Brachypodium arbusculum, Brachypodium bolusii, Brachypodium distachyon, Brachypodium flexum, Brachypodium humbertianum, Brachypodium kawakamii, Brachypodium kotschyi, Brachypodium madagascariense, Brachypodium mexicanum, Brachypodium perrieri, Brachypodium phoenicoides, Brachypodium pinnatum, Brachypodium pringlei, Brachypodium retusum, Brachypodium sylvaticum, Brachypodium atlanticum, Brachypodium arbuscula, Brachypodium glaucovirens, Brachypodium hybridum, Brachypodium stacei, Brachypodium glaucovirens, Brachypodium peregrinum, Brachypodium arbuscula,
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
The Plant List v1.1 record tro-25558038: Based on the initial data import
Claude Ray (1800-1873): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Gay' in the authors string.
Alfred Marie Augustine Saint-Yves (1855-1933): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'St.-Yves' in the authors string.