Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Species:
humbertianum
ID:
855112

Status:
valid

Authors:
A.Camus

Source:
wcs

Year:
1955

Citation Micro:
Bull. Soc. Bot. France 102: 121 (1955)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000854447

Common Names

  • Humbert's False Brome
  • Humbert's Brome
  • False Brome

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Description

Brachypodium humbertianum (also called Humbert's false brome, among many other common names) is a perennial grass species native to the Mediterranean region. It has a tufted habit and grows to a height of up to 70 cm. It prefers dry, sunny habitats such as dry grasslands, rocky slopes and scrubland.

Uses & Benefits

Brachypodium humbertianum is used as an ornamental plant and for erosion control. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat fever and headaches.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Brachypodium humbertianum has small, yellow flowers with three petals. Its seeds are small, black and round in shape. The seedlings are thin and have a light green color.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Brachypodium humbertianum 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 humbertianum

Brachypodium humbertianum is native to the Mediterranean region and can be found in dry grasslands and open woodlands.

Brachypodium humbertianum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Brachypodium humbertianum?

Brachypodium humbertianum

What is the common name of Brachypodium humbertianum?

Humbert's brome

What is the habitat of Brachypodium humbertianum?

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

Aimée Antoinette Camus (1879-1965): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.Camus' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:393125-1: 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].