Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Species:
peregrinum
ID:
1594428

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

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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.

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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 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].