Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
commutatus
ID:
856063

Status:
valid

Authors:
Schrad.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1806

Citation Micro:
Fl. Germ. : 353 (1806)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000855398

Common Names

  • Commutatus Brome
  • Commutatus Chess
  • Switching Brome

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Description

Bromus commutatus (also called Soft Brome, 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 commutatus is used as a cover crop, for erosion control, and as a forage crop for livestock. It is also used as a component of wildflower meadows.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Bromus commutatus sub. neglectus (Parl.) P.M.Sm.
Bromus commutatus sub. commutatus
Bromus commutatus sub. decipiens (Bomble & H.Scholz) H.Scholz

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Bromus commutatus has small, light green flowers, with small, light brown seeds. The seedlings are thin, with long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Bromus commutatus 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 commutatus

Bromus commutatus can be found in North America, Europe, and Asia.

Bromus commutatus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Bromus commutatus?

Bromus commutatus

What is the common name of Bromus commutatus?

Common brome

What is the growth habit of Bromus commutatus?

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

Heinrich Schrader (1767-1836): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Schrad.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:393635-1: 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].