Status:
valid
Authors:
Stanisl. & Tzvelev
Source:
Year:
2015
Citation Micro:
Novosti Sist. Vyssh. Rast. 46: 88 (2015)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-1000048182
Common Names
- Brachypodium peregrinum
- Peregrinum Brachypodium
- Peregrinum False Brome
Description
Brachypodium peregrinum (also called Peregrine Brome, among many other common names) is a perennial grass species native to Europe and Asia. It has narrow, linear leaves and spikelets with two to three flowers. It grows in moist meadows, grasslands, and coastal areas.
Uses & Benefits
Brachypodium peregrinum is used as an ornamental grass in gardens and as a fodder for animals. It is also used for thatching and weaving.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Brachypodium peregrinum is a small, greenish-yellow spikelet, with a single floret. The seed is a small, brown caryopsis with a single seed coat. The seedling is a small, grass-like plant with a single leaf blade.
Cultivation and Propagation
Brachypodium peregrinum is a perennial grass native to the mountains of Europe and Asia. It is a hardy grass that can tolerate cold temperatures and is drought tolerant. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is done by division or by seed. The seeds should be sown in the spring in a sunny location and kept moist until germination.
Where to Find Brachypodium peregrinum
Brachypodium peregrinum is found in Europe.
Brachypodium peregrinum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Brachypodium peregrinum?
Brachypodium peregrinum
What is the family of Brachypodium peregrinum?
Poaceae
Where is Brachypodium peregrinum native to?
Europe, Asia, and North Africa
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
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77192803-1: 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].