Bromus japonicus - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Houtt.
Source:
tro
Year:
1782
Citation Micro:
Nat. Hist. 2(13): 315 (1782)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001271396
Common Names
- Bromus japonicus
- Japanese Brome
- Japanese Chess
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Bromus japonicus (also called Japanese Brome, among many other common names) is an annual grass that grows up to 1 m in height. It is native to Japan, where it is found in grasslands and open woodlands. It prefers moist, well-drained soils in sunny positions.
Uses & Benefits
Bromus japonicus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat fever, skin diseases, and inflammation.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Bromus japonicus sub. anatolicus (Boiss. & Heldr.) PénzesBromus japonicus sub. japonicus
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Bromus japonicus is a small, white flower. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedling is a small, green, oval-shaped seedling with a single leaf.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Bromus japonicus can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or summer in a well-drained soil mix. Cuttings should be taken in spring or summer and rooted in a well-drained soil mix. Both methods require bright, indirect light and regular watering.
Where to Find Bromus japonicus
Bromus japonicus can be found in Japan.
Bromus japonicus FAQ
What is the scientific name of Bromus japonicus?
Bromus japonicus
What is the common name of Bromus japonicus?
Japonicus
What is the natural habitat of Bromus japonicus?
It is found in tropical rainforests of Southeast Asia
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
Martinus Houttuyn (1720-1798): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Houtt.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:60459493-2: 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].