Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Species:
kawakamii
ID:
855119

Status:
valid

Authors:
Hayata

Source:
wcs

Year:
1907

Citation Micro:
Bot. Mag. (Tokyo) 21: 51 (1907)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000854454

Common Names

  • Kawakami's False Brome
  • Kawakami's Brome
  • False Brome

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Description

Brachypodium kawakamii (also called Kawakami's false brome, among many other common names) is a perennial grass species native to East Asia. 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 kawakamii is used as a forage grass for livestock and can be used to help prevent soil erosion. It is also used as an ornamental grass in gardens and landscaping.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Brachypodium kawakamii 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 kawakamii is a perennial grass that grows in clumps. It can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a sunny location with well-drained soil. Division can be done in spring or early summer. The clumps should be divided into smaller sections and replanted.

Where to Find Brachypodium kawakamii

Brachypodium kawakamii is native to Japan and can be found in moist meadows, marshes, and other wet areas.

Brachypodium kawakamii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Brachypodium kawakamii?

Brachypodium kawakamii

What is the common name of Brachypodium kawakamii?

Kawakami's brome

What is the habitat of Brachypodium kawakamii?

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

Bunzō Hayata (1874-1934): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hayata' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:393130-1: 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].