Status:
valid
Authors:
Ohwi
Source:
wcs
Year:
1947
Citation Micro:
Bull. Tokyo Sci. Mus. 18: 11 (1947)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000855356
Common Names
- Ceramicus Brome
- Ceramicus Chess
- Pottery Brome
Description
Bromus ceramicus (also called Cheatgrass, among many other common names) is an annual grass that grows to a height of 0.2-0.6 m. It is native to Europe and is commonly found in grasslands, meadows, and disturbed areas.
Uses & Benefits
Bromus ceramicus 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
The flower of Bromus ceramicus 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.
Cultivation and Propagation
Bromus ceramicus is a perennial grass that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some shade. It can be grown in a variety of soil types, including clay, loam, and sandy soils. It is best to fertilize the soil before planting and to water regularly during the growing season. It can also be propagated by division in early spring or late fall.
Where to Find Bromus ceramicus
Bromus ceramicus can be found in North America, Europe, and Asia.
Bromus ceramicus FAQ
What is the scientific name of Bromus ceramicus?
Bromus ceramicus
What is the common name of Bromus ceramicus?
Ceramic brome
What is the growth habit of Bromus ceramicus?
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
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:393610-1: 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].