Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
humilis
ID:
855391

Status:
valid

Authors:
M.Bieb.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1808

Citation Micro:
Fl. Taur.-Caucas. 1: 66 (1808)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000854726

Common Names

  • Briza humilis
  • Humble Briza
  • Low Briza

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Description

Briza humilis (also called Low Quaking-grass, among many other common names) is an annual or biennial grass species native to Europe and North Africa. It grows to a height of 20–50 cm, with erect stems and narrow, linear leaves. The inflorescence is a panicle of spikelets with awns. It grows in grasslands, meadows, and roadsides.

Uses & Benefits

Briza humilis is used as an ornamental grass and for erosion control. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating various ailments such as fever, cold, and headache.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Briza humilis has small, white flowers and small, oblong seeds. The seedlings are small, with a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Briza humilis can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring in a cold frame. When they are large enough to handle, prick the seedlings out into individual pots and plant them out in the summer. Division in spring or autumn. Very easy, larger clumps can be replanted direct into their permanent positions, though it is best to pot up smaller clumps and grow them on in a cold frame until they are rooting well. Plant them out in the spring.

Where to Find Briza humilis

Briza humilis is native to Europe and North Africa. It can be found in dry grasslands, meadows, and open woodlands.

Briza humilis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Briza humilis?

Briza humilis

What is the common name of Briza humilis?

Common Quaking Grass

What is the habitat of Briza humilis?

Grasslands, meadows, and roadsides

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

Friedrich August Marschall von Bieberstein (1768-1826): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'M.Bieb.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:393277-1: 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].