Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Species:
bolusii
ID:
855022

Status:
valid

Authors:
Stapf

Source:
wcs

Year:
1900

Citation Micro:
Fl. Cap. 7: 737 (1900)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000854357

Common Names

  • Bolus' Brome
  • Bolus' False Brome
  • Bolus' Rough Brome

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Description

Brachypodium bolusii (also called Bolus' False Brome, among many other common names) is a perennial grass native to Europe. It is a tufted grass with erect culms, and its leaves are flat and have a membranous ligule. It is found in grasslands, savannas, and woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Brachypodium bolusii is used as an ornamental grass in gardens and parks. It is also used for soil stabilization, erosion control, and as a forage crop for livestock.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Brachypodium bolusii has small, yellow-green flowers which are clustered in a spike-like inflorescence. The seeds are small and dark brown, and the seedlings have short, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Brachypodium bolusii is a perennial grass that can be grown from seed or division. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soils. Propagation from seed is best done in the spring or early summer. The seed should be sown in a moist, well-drained soil and kept moist until germination. Division of the clumps can be done in the spring or fall. The clumps should be divided into smaller sections and planted in a moist, well-drained soil.

Where to Find Brachypodium bolusii

Brachypodium bolusii can be found in the Mediterranean region, from Spain to Turkey.

Brachypodium bolusii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Brachypodium bolusii?

Brachypodium bolusii

What is the common name of Brachypodium bolusii?

No common name

What is the natural habitat of Brachypodium bolusii?

Found in Mediterranean regions

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

Otto Stapf (1857-1933): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Stapf' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:393077-1: 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].