Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
biebersteinii
ID:
855936

Status:
valid

Authors:
Roem. & Schult.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1817

Citation Micro:
Syst. Veg., ed. 15[bis]. 2: 638 (1817)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000855271

Common Names

  • Brome Biebersteinii
  • Bieberstein's Brome
  • Bieberstein's Grass

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Description

Bromus biebersteinii (also called Bieberstein's 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 biebersteinii is used as a forage crop for livestock, as well as for erosion control and soil stabilization. It is also used as a cover crop in gardens, and as a grassy ground cover in landscaping.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Bromus biebersteinii is a small, greenish-white spikelet, with awns that are up to 1 cm long. The seed is a small, dark brown grain, and the seedling has a single, erect stem with two opposite leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Bromus biebersteinii is a perennial grass that is native to Europe and Asia. It is a low-growing species that typically grows to a height of 6-12 inches (15-30 cm). It is best grown in full sun and prefers moist, well-drained soils. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some shade. Propagation is by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a sunny location. Division can be done in spring or fall.

Where to Find Bromus biebersteinii

Bromus biebersteinii can be found in Europe and parts of Asia.

Bromus biebersteinii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Bromus biebersteinii?

Bromus biebersteinii

What is the common name of Bromus biebersteinii?

Bieberstein's brome

What is the natural habitat of Bromus biebersteinii?

Grasslands, meadows, pastures, and disturbed sites

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

Josef August Schultes (1773-1831): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Schult.' in the authors string.
Johann Jacob Roemer (1763-1819): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Roem.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:393562-1: 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].