Bromus inermis - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Leyss.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1761
Citation Micro:
Fl. Halens. : 16 (1761)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000855743
Common Names
- Inerm brome
- Bromus inermis
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Bromus inermis (also called Smooth Brome, among many other common names) is an annual grass species native to Europe, North Africa and western Asia. It grows in meadows, pastures, roadsides and other disturbed habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Bromus inermis has been used as an ornamental plant in gardens, as a forage crop for livestock, and as a soil stabilizer due to its deep root system.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Bromus inermis is a small, greenish-yellow spikelet. The seed is a small, dark brown grain. The seedlings are slender and hairless.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Bromus inermis is a perennial grass that grows in clumps and can reach heights of up to 1 m. It prefers full sun and moist soil, and can tolerate some shade. It can be propagated by seed, division, or cuttings. Seed should be sown in spring or early summer in a well-drained soil. Division can be done in spring or autumn. Cuttings should be taken in spring or early summer.
Where to Find Bromus inermis
Bromus inermis can be found in parts of Europe, including the United Kingdom, France, and Germany.
Bromus inermis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Bromus inermis?
Bromus inermis
What is the family of Bromus inermis?
Poaceae
Where is Bromus inermis found?
Europe, Asia, and North 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
Friedrich Wilhelm von Leysser (1731-1815): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Leyss.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:393784-1: 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].