Bromus alopecuros - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Poir.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1789
Citation Micro:
Voy. Barbarie 2: 100 (1789)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000855147
Common Names
- Bromus alopecuros
- Foxtail brome
- Foxtail bromegrass
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Bromus alopecuros (also called Foxtail Brome, among many other common names) is an annual grass native to Europe and Asia. It is a tufted grass with erect stems and narrow, linear leaves. It grows in meadows, grasslands, and roadsides.
Uses & Benefits
Bromus alopecuros is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a fodder crop for livestock.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Bromus alopercuros sub. caroli-henrici (Greuter) P.M.Sm.Bromus alopecuros sub. alopecuros
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Bromus alopecuros is a small, yellow-green spikelet. The seed is a small, yellow-brown caryopsis. The seedlings are small, yellow-green, and have a single leaf.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Bromus alopecuros 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 alopecuros
Bromus alopecuros can be found in Europe, Asia, and North America.
Bromus alopecuros FAQ
What is the scientific name of Bromus alopecuros?
Bromus alopecuros
What is the family of Bromus alopecuros?
Poaceae
What is the native range of Bromus alopecuros?
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
Jean Louis Marie Poiret (1755-1834): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Poir.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:393499-1: 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].