Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Species:
glaucovirens
ID:
855101

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Murb.) Sagorski

Source:
wcs

Year:
1901

Citation Micro:
Mitth. Thüring. Bot. Vereins , n.f., 16: 34 (1901)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000854436

Common Names

  • Blue-Green Brome
  • Blue-Green False Brome
  • Blue-Green Rough Brome

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Description

Brachypodium glaucovirens (also called 'Glaucous-green Brachypodium' and 'Glaucous-green Grass', among many other common names) is a species of grass found in tropical Africa and Madagascar. It is a perennial grass with long, thin stems and small, yellow-green flowers. It is found in humid forests, usually near streams and rivers.

Uses & Benefits

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

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Brachypodium glaucovirens has small, yellow-green flowers that appear in late spring. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are thin and have a short, narrow leaf shape.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Brachypodium glaucovirens is a warm-season grass, which is best grown in full sun. It is tolerant of a wide range of soils, from sandy to clay, but prefers well-drained soils with a pH of 6.0-7.5. Propagation is by seed or vegetative means. Seed should be sown at a depth of 0.5-1.0 cm and a rate of 8-10 kg/ha. For vegetative propagation, stem cuttings can be taken from mature plants and planted in moist soil.

Where to Find Brachypodium glaucovirens

Brachypodium glaucovirens can be found in North America, Europe, and Asia. It is typically found in dry grasslands and open woodlands.

Brachypodium glaucovirens FAQ

What is the scientific name of Brachypodium glaucovirens?

Brachypodium glaucovirens

What is the common name of Brachypodium glaucovirens?

Blue-green brome

What is the habitat of Brachypodium glaucovirens?

Grasslands, roadsides, and disturbed areas

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

Ernst Adolf Sagorski (1847-1929): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Sagorski' in the authors string.
Svante Samuel Murbeck (1859-1946): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Murb.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:393117-1: 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].