Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
arvensis
ID:
855863

Status:
valid

Authors:
L.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1753

Citation Micro:
Sp. Pl. : 77 (1753)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000855198

Common Names

  • Brome Arvensis
  • Field Brome
  • Cheatgrass

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Description

Bromus arvensis (also called Field Brome, among many other common names) is a species of grass native to Europe, Asia, and North Africa. It is an annual grass, growing to a height of 0.3-1 m. It prefers moist, sunny habitats, such as meadows, pastures, and roadsides.

Uses & Benefits

Bromus arvensis is used as a forage crop for livestock, as well as for erosion control and as a soil stabilizer. It is also used as a cover crop to reduce weed growth and to improve soil fertility. The plant is also used as an ornamental in gardens and parks.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Bromus arvensis 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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Cultivation and Propagation

Bromus arvensis 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 arvensis

Bromus arvensis can be found in the grasslands of Europe, North Africa, and North America.

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

Carl Linnaeus (1707-1778): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:393536-1: 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].