Status:
valid
Authors:
Drobow
Source:
wcs
Year:
1925
Citation Micro:
Repert. Spec. Nov. Regni Veg. 21: 38 (1925)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000855859
Common Names
- Kopetdag brome
- Bromus kopetdagensis
Description
Bromus kopetdagensis (also called Kopet Dag brome, among many other common names) is an annual grass that grows up to 0.5 m in height. It is native to temperate Asia and can be found in grasslands, meadows, and open woodlands.
Uses & Benefits
Bromus kopetdagensis is a grass species that is used as a forage crop for livestock and is also used for erosion control. It is also used as a soil amendment to improve soil fertility.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Bromus kopetdagensis is a small, greenish-yellow spikelet. The seed is a small, dark brown grain. The seedlings are slender and hairy.
Cultivation and Propagation
Bromus kopetdagensis is a perennial grass native to Central Asia. It is a hardy species that can tolerate a wide range of soil types and climates. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in early spring or late fall in a prepared seedbed. Division is best done in the spring or fall.
Where to Find Bromus kopetdagensis
Bromus kopetdagensis can be found in the mountains of Central Asia in grasslands, meadows, and disturbed areas.
Bromus kopetdagensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Bromus kopetdagensis?
Bromus kopetdagensis
What is the common name of Bromus kopetdagensis?
Kopetdag brome
What type of plant is Bromus kopetdagensis?
Grass
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:393809-1: 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].