Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
haussknechtii
ID:
856333

Status:
valid

Authors:
Boiss.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1884

Citation Micro:
Fl. Orient. 5: 648 (1884)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000855668

Common Names

  • Haussknecht brome
  • Haussknecht bromegrass
  • Haussknecht chess

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Description

Bromus haussknechtii (also called Haussknecht'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 haussknechtii is used as an ornamental plant and for erosion control. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat fever and headaches.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Bromus haussknechtii 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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Cultivation and Propagation

Bromus haussknechtii 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 haussknechtii

Bromus haussknechtii can be found in parts of Europe, including Austria, Switzerland, and Germany.

Bromus haussknechtii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Bromus haussknechtii?

Bromus haussknechtii

What is the family of Bromus haussknechtii?

Poaceae

Where is Bromus haussknechtii found?

South America

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

Edmond Boissier (1810-1885): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Boiss.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:393759-1: 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].