Status:
valid
Authors:
Tausch
Source:
wcs
Year:
1837
Citation Micro:
Flora 20: 124 (1837)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000855131
Common Names
- Bromus aegyptiacus
- Egyptian brome
- Egyptian bromegrass
Description
Chrysophyllum euryphyllum (also called Large-leaved Satinleaf, among many other common names) is a tropical tree native to Central and South America. It is a large tree with glossy, dark green leaves and fragrant white flowers. It grows in tropical forests and savannas.
Uses & Benefits
Bromus aegyptiacus 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 Bromus aegyptiacus 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
Bromus aegyptiacus is a perennial grass that can be propagated from seed or division. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soils. It is tolerant of drought and can be grown in a wide range of soils. It can be propagated by seed or division and can be planted in spring or fall.
Where to Find Bromus aegyptiacus
Bromus aegyptiacus can be found in Egypt.
Bromus aegyptiacus FAQ
What is the scientific name of Bromus aegyptiacus?
Bromus aegyptiacus
What is the family of Bromus aegyptiacus?
Poaceae
What is the native range of Bromus aegyptiacus?
Mediterranean region
Species in the Bromus genus
Bromus commutato-japonicus,
Bromus eburonensis,
Bromus fischeri,
Bromus granatensis,
Bromus guetrotii,
Bromus hannoveranus,
Bromus husnotii,
Bromus laagei,
Bromus litvinovii,
Bromus rosettae,
Bromus segoviensis,
Bromus aegyptiacus,
Bromus alopecuros,
Bromus andringitrensis,
Bromus anomalus,
Bromus araucanus,
Bromus arenarius,
Bromus aristatus,
Bromus arizonicus,
Bromus armenus,
Bromus arrhenatheroides,
Bromus arvensis,
Bromus attenuatus,
Bromus auleticus,
Bromus benekenii,
Bromus berteroanus,
Bromus biebersteinii,
Bromus bikfayensis,
Bromus bonariensis,
Bromus borianus,
Bromus brachyantherus,
Bromus brachystachys,
Bromus brevis,
Bromus briziformis,
Bromus bromoideus,
Bromus cabrerensis,
Bromus carinatus,
Bromus catharticus,
Bromus cebadilla,
Bromus ceramicus,
Bromus chrysopogon,
Bromus ciliatus,
Bromus coloratus,
Bromus commutatus,
Bromus confinis,
Bromus danthoniae,
Bromus densus,
Bromus diandrus,
Bromus dolichocarpus,
Bromus elidis,
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:393488-1: 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].