Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Species:
retusum
ID:
855241

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Pers.) P.Beauv.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1812

Citation Micro:
Ess. Agrostogr. : 101, 155 (1812)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000854576

Common Names

  • Retuse Brome
  • Retusum Brome
  • Retusum Meadow Brome

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Description

Brachypodium retusum (also called blunt false brome, among many other common names) is a species of grass native to Europe and Asia. It is a perennial grass that grows in a variety of habitats, including meadows, grasslands, and open woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Brachypodium retusum is used as a forage crop, as a soil stabilizer, and for erosion control. It is also used as a cover crop and for green manure.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Brachypodium retusum has small, yellow-green flowers that appear in late spring. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are thin and have a short, narrow leaf shape.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Brachypodium retusum is a cool-season grass that is native to Europe and Asia. It is a perennial grass that grows in clumps and can reach heights of up to 2 feet. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soils. It is best propagated by seed, which should be planted in early spring. It can also be propagated by division of the clumps in early spring or late fall.

Where to Find Brachypodium retusum

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

Brachypodium retusum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Brachypodium retusum?

Brachypodium retusum

What is the common name of Brachypodium retusum?

Blunt brome

What is the natural habitat of Brachypodium retusum?

Grasslands, meadows, and open woodlands

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

Palisot de Beauvois (1752-1820): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'P.Beauv.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:393178-1: 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].