Status:
valid
Authors:
Stapf & C.E.Hubb.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1926
Citation Micro:
Bull. Misc. Inform. Kew 1926: 366 (1926)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000855107
Common Names
- Bromuniola gossweileri
- Gossweiler's Brome
- Gossweiler Brome
Description
Bromuniola gossweileri (also called Gossweiler's Brome, among many other common names) is a species of grass native to Africa. It is a perennial grass that grows in meadows, pastures, and grasslands.
Uses & Benefits
Bromuniola gossweileri has been used as a forage crop, as a soil stabilizer, and as a source of fiber for papermaking.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Bromuniola gossweileri is a small, yellow flower, with a single pistil and stamens. The seed is a small, dark brown seed, with a hard outer covering. The seedlings are small, with a single stem and a few leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Bromuniola gossweileri is a perennial grass that grows in clumps and spreads by rhizomes. It is tolerant of a wide range of soils and can grow in full sun or partial shade. It is best propagated by division of the rhizomes in the spring or by seed. The seed should be sown in the fall and allowed to overwinter before germination in the spring. It can also be propagated by stem cuttings taken in the spring.
Where to Find Bromuniola gossweileri
Bromuniola gossweileri can be found in Angola and Namibia.
Bromuniola gossweileri FAQ
What is the scientific name of Bromuniola gossweileri?
Bromuniola gossweileri
What are the common names of Bromuniola gossweileri?
Gossweiler's Brome, Gossweiler's Brome Grass
What is the native range of Bromuniola gossweileri?
Africa
Species in the Bromuniola genus
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:393483-1: 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].