Status:
valid
Authors:
(Hack.) Druce
Source:
wcs
Year:
1895
Citation Micro:
J. Bot. 33: 344 (1895)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000855797
Common Names
- Interrupted brome
- Bromus interruptus
Description
Bromus interruptus (also called interrupted brome, among many other common names) is an annual grass that grows up to 0.5 m in height. It is native to Europe, North Africa, and temperate Asia and can be found in grasslands, meadows, and open woodlands.
Uses & Benefits
Bromus interruptus 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 interruptus is a small, greenish-yellow spikelet. The seed is a small, dark brown grain. The seedlings are slender and hairy.
Cultivation and Propagation
Bromus interruptus 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 interruptus
Bromus interruptus can be found in parts of Europe, including the United Kingdom, France, and Germany.
Bromus interruptus FAQ
What is the scientific name of Bromus interruptus?
Bromus interruptus
What is the common name of Bromus interruptus?
Interrupted brome
What is the growth habit of Bromus interruptus?
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
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:393790-1: 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].