Status:
valid
Authors:
K.Richt.
Source:
Year:
1890
Citation Micro:
Pl. Eur. 1: 117 (1890)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-1000048031
Common Names
- Bromus hannoverianus
- Hannoverian Bromus
- Hannoverian Brome
Description
Bromus hannoverianus (also called 'Hannover Brome', among many other common names) is a perennial grass that is native to the Mediterranean region and grows in moist habitats. It has a tufted habit and its stems are erect and slender. The leaves are bright green and the inflorescence is a terminal panicle.
Uses & Benefits
Bromus hannoverianus is used as a food crop, a fodder crop for livestock, and as a soil cover crop to reduce soil erosion and improve soil fertility.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Bromus hannoverianus is a small, white, star-shaped flower. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedling is a small, green, grass-like plant.
Cultivation and Propagation
Bromus hannoverianus is a perennial grass that is easy to propagate from seed. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be propagated by division or by planting seeds in spring or fall. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate a wide range of soil types.
Where to Find Bromus hannoverianus
Bromus hannoverianus is native to Europe, Asia, and North America.
Bromus hannoverianus FAQ
What is the scientific name of Bromus hannoverianus?
Bromus hannoverianus
What is the common name of Bromus hannoverianus?
No common name
What is the habitat of Bromus hannoverianus?
Grassland
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:393758-1: 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].