Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Species:
distachyon
ID:
855044

Status:
valid

Authors:
(L.) P.Beauv.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1812

Citation Micro:
Ess. Agrostogr. : 101, 155 (1812)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000854379

Common Names

  • Tumblegrass
  • Stitchgrass
  • Deergrass

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Description

Brachypodium distachyon (also called false brome, among many other common names) is an annual grass species native to tropical and subtropical regions of South America. It has a prostrate growth habit and is typically found in disturbed areas, such as roadsides and pastures.

Uses & Benefits

Brachypodium distachyon is used as an ornamental grass and for erosion control. It is also used as a fodder grass for livestock.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Brachypodium distachyon var. ciliatum (DC.) Beck

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Brachypodium distachyon has small, yellow-green flowers which are clustered in a spike-like inflorescence. The seeds are small and dark brown, and the seedlings have long, thin leaves with a pointed tip.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Brachypodium distachyon 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 distachyon

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

Brachypodium distachyon FAQ

What is the scientific name of Brachypodium distachyon?

Brachypodium distachyon

What are the common names of Brachypodium distachyon?

Two-spike False Brome, Two-spike Meadow-grass

What is the distribution of Brachypodium distachyon?

Europe, North Africa, and temperate Asia

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

Palisot de Beauvois (1752-1820): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'P.Beauv.' in the authors string.
Carl Linnaeus (1707-1778): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:393098-1: 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].