Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Species:
sylvaticum
ID:
855268

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Huds.) P.Beauv.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1812

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

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000854603

Common Names

  • Wood Brome
  • Sylvaticum Brome
  • Sylvaticum Meadow Brome

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Description

Brachypodium sylvaticum (also called wood false brome, among many other common names) is a species of grass in the family Poaceae. It is native to Europe, Asia, and North Africa, and it grows in meadows, grasslands, and other disturbed habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Brachypodium sylvaticum is used in traditional medicine to treat fever, diarrhea, and skin diseases. It is also used as a fodder crop and as a soil-improving crop. It is also used as an ornamental plant.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Brachypodium sylvaticum sub. creticum H.Scholz & Greuter
Brachypodium sylvaticum sub. sylvaticum

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Brachypodium sylvaticum has small, spike-like flowers that are greenish-white in color. The seeds are small, black, and oval-shaped. The seedlings are thin and grass-like.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Brachypodium sylvaticum 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 sylvaticum

Brachypodium sylvaticum is native to tropical Africa and can be found in wetland areas.

Brachypodium sylvaticum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Brachypodium sylvaticum?

Brachypodium sylvaticum

What is the common name of Brachypodium sylvaticum?

Wood brome

What is the natural habitat of Brachypodium sylvaticum?

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:393196-1: 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].