Bromus catharticus - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Vahl
Source:
wcs
Year:
1791
Citation Micro:
Symb. Bot. 2: 22 (1791)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000855346
Common Names
- Catharticus Brome
- Catharticus Chess
- Purging Brome
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Bromus catharticus (also called Rescue Brome, among many other common names) is an annual grass that grows up to 1 m tall. It is native to Europe, North Africa, and western Asia, and is found in grasslands, meadows, and disturbed areas. It has awnless glumes, and its leaves are flat and smooth.
Uses & Benefits
Bromus catharticus is used as an ornamental plant and forage crop. It is also used for erosion control and as a soil stabilizer.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Bromus catharticus has small, light green flowers that produce small, brown seeds. The seedlings have short, narrow leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Bromus catharticus is a perennial grass native to Europe and Asia. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is done by seed or division. It can be divided in early spring or late summer.
Where to Find Bromus catharticus
Bromus catharticus can be found in North America, Europe, and Asia.
Bromus catharticus FAQ
What is the scientific name of Bromus catharticus?
Bromus catharticus
What is the common name of Bromus catharticus?
Rescue brome
What is the growth habit of Bromus catharticus?
It is an annual grass that grows in tufts
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
Martin Vahl (1749-1804): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Vahl' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:37001-2: 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].