Bromus gunckelii - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Matthei
Source:
wcs
Year:
1986
Citation Micro:
Gayana, Bot. 43: 62 (1986)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000855658
Common Names
- Gunckel brome
- Gunckel bromegrass
- Gunckel chess
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Bromus gunckelii (also called Günkel's brome, among many other common names) is an annual grass species native to Europe and North Africa. It grows in meadows, pastures, and other disturbed areas. It has a tufted growth habit and its leaves are linear, flat, and have a rough texture. The inflorescences are open, with long, slender, and drooping branches.
Uses & Benefits
Bromus gunckelii is used as a medicinal plant for treating fever, stomachache, and skin diseases. It is also used as a fodder plant, as its leaves and stems are edible. The leaves and stems are also used to make tea and jams.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Bromus gunckelii is a small, greenish-yellow spikelet, typically with three to five florets. The seed is a small, hard, dark brown grain. The seedlings are slender and have long, narrow leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Bromus gunckelii is a low-growing, evergreen perennial that can be grown in full sun or partial shade. It can be propagated by division or by cuttings. It prefers well-drained soil and regular watering.
Where to Find Bromus gunckelii
Bromus gunckelii can be found in the southwestern United States and Mexico in grasslands, meadows, and disturbed areas.
Bromus gunckelii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Bromus gunckelii?
Bromus gunckelii
What is the common name of Bromus gunckelii?
Gunckel's brome
What is the growth habit of Bromus gunckelii?
It is an annual grass with a tufted growth habit
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
Oscar R. Matthei (b.1935): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Matthei' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:273508-2: 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].