Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Species:
madagascariense
ID:
855136

Status:
valid

Authors:
A.Camus & H.Perrier

Source:
wcs

Year:
1922

Citation Micro:
Bull. Mus. Natl. Hist. Nat. 28: 443 (1922)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000854471

Common Names

  • Madagascar False Brome
  • Madagascar Brome
  • False Brome

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Description

Brachypodium madagascariense (also called Madagascar false brome, among many other common names) is a perennial grass species native to Madagascar. 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 madagascariense 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 madagascariense has small, yellow-green flowers that bloom in the summer. Its seeds are small, black and oval-shaped. The seedlings are thin and have a single leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Brachypodium madagascariense is a perennial grass that can be propagated by seed or division. When propagating by seed, sow the seeds in a well-draining soil in a sunny location. Water the soil regularly and keep it moist until the seedlings emerge. When propagating by division, dig up the clump and divide it into smaller sections. Replant the sections in a sunny location with well-draining soil and water regularly.

Where to Find Brachypodium madagascariense

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

Brachypodium madagascariense FAQ

What is the scientific name of Brachypodium madagascariense?

Brachypodium madagascariense

What are the common names of Brachypodium madagascariense?

Madagascar False Brome, Madagascar Meadow-grass

What is the distribution of Brachypodium madagascariense?

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

Joseph Marie Henry Alfred Perrier de la Bâthie (1873-1958): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'H.Perrier' in the authors string.
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:393143-1: 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].