Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Species:
phoenicoides
ID:
855163

Status:
valid

Authors:
(L.) Roem. & Schult.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1817

Citation Micro:
Syst. Veg., ed. 15[bis]. 2: 740 (1817)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000854498

Common Names

  • Phoenician False Brome
  • Phoenician Brome
  • False Brome

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Uses & Benefits

Brachypodium phoenicoides 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 phoenicoides 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 phoenicoides 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 phoenicoides

Brachypodium phoenicoides can be found in the Mediterranean region of Europe and North Africa.

Brachypodium phoenicoides FAQ

What is the scientific name of Brachypodium phoenicoides?

Brachypodium phoenicoides

What is the common name of Brachypodium phoenicoides?

No common name

What is the natural habitat of Brachypodium phoenicoides?

Found in Mediterranean regions

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

Carl Linnaeus (1707-1778): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.' in the authors string.
Josef August Schultes (1773-1831): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Schult.' in the authors string.
Johann Jacob Roemer (1763-1819): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Roem.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:393165-1: 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].