Bromus arrhenatheroides - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Baker
Source:
wcs
Year:
1883
Citation Micro:
J. Linn. Soc., Bot. 20: 301 (1883)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000855196
Common Names
- Brome Arrhenatheroides
- False Brome
- Arrhenatherum Brome
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Bromus arrhenatheroides (also called Meadow Brome, among many other common names) is a species of grass native to Europe, Asia, and North Africa. It is a perennial grass, growing to a height of 0.3-1 m. It prefers moist, sunny habitats, such as meadows, pastures, and roadsides.
Uses & Benefits
Bromus arrhenatheroides is used as a cover crop and for erosion control. It is also used as a fodder crop for livestock.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Bromus arrhenatheroides has small, yellow-green flowers that grow in clusters. The seeds are small, dark brown, and have a pointed tip. The seedlings are small, with long, narrow leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Bromus arrhenatheroides is a species of grass native to the Mediterranean region. It is a perennial grass, growing to a height of 0.3–1 m (1–3 ft). It prefers full sun and well-drained soils. Propagation is by seed, sowing in spring or autumn. The seed is best sown in situ, as it does not transplant well.
Where to Find Bromus arrhenatheroides
Bromus arrhenatheroides can be found in the mountains of Central Asia.
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
John Gilbert Baker (1834-1920): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Baker' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:393531-1: 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].