Brachypodium mexicanum - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
mexicanum
ID:
855140
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Roem. & Schult.) Link
Source:
wcs
Year:
1827
Citation Micro:
Hort. Berol. 1: 41 (1827)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000854475
Common Names
- Mexican False Brome
- Mexican Brome
- False Brome
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Brachypodium mexicanum (also called Mexican false brome, among many other common names) is a perennial grass species native to Mexico. 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 mexicanum 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 mexicanum 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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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Brachypodium mexicanum 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 mexicanum
Brachypodium mexicanum can be found in Mexico and Central America.
Brachypodium mexicanum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Brachypodium mexicanum?
Brachypodium mexicanum
What is the common name of Brachypodium mexicanum?
No common name
What is the natural habitat of Brachypodium mexicanum?
Found in Mexico
Species in the Brachypodium genus
Brachypodium ambrosii, Brachypodium apollinaris, Brachypodium cugnacii, Brachypodium diazii, Brachypodium arbusculum, Brachypodium bolusii, Brachypodium distachyon, Brachypodium flexum, Brachypodium humbertianum, Brachypodium kawakamii, Brachypodium kotschyi, Brachypodium madagascariense, Brachypodium mexicanum, Brachypodium perrieri, Brachypodium phoenicoides, Brachypodium pinnatum, Brachypodium pringlei, Brachypodium retusum, Brachypodium sylvaticum, Brachypodium atlanticum, Brachypodium arbuscula, Brachypodium glaucovirens, Brachypodium hybridum, Brachypodium stacei, Brachypodium glaucovirens, Brachypodium peregrinum, Brachypodium arbuscula,
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
Johann Heinrich Friedrich Link (1767-1851): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Link' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:393147-1: 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].