Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
lithobius
ID:
856565

Status:
valid

Authors:
Trin.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1836

Citation Micro:
Linnaea 10: 303 (1836)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000855900

Common Names

  • Lithobius Brome
  • Lithobius Chess
  • Lithobius Wheatgrass

Searching for Bromus lithobius? Discover Suppliers and Request Free Samples Now!

Find Suppliers & Request Samples

Description

Bromus lithobius (also called stone 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 lithobius 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

Bromus lithobius has small, greenish-white flowers and small, dark brown seeds. Its seedlings are light green with a single, upright stem.

Searching for Bromus lithobius? Discover Suppliers and Request Free Samples Now!

Find Suppliers & Request Samples

Cultivation and Propagation

Bromus lithobius is a species of grass native to Europe, Asia, and North Africa. It is a perennial grass that grows in full sun and can tolerate a wide range of soil types. It is drought tolerant and can be propagated by seed or division. It can also be propagated by cuttings. It is a low-maintenance grass and does not require much fertilization.

Where to Find Bromus lithobius

Bromus lithobius can be found in North America, Europe, and Asia in grasslands, meadows, and disturbed areas.

Bromus lithobius FAQ

What is the scientific name of Bromus lithobius?

Bromus lithobius

What is the common name of Bromus lithobius?

Granite brome

What is the habitat of Bromus lithobius?

Grasslands, meadows, and open woodlands

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

Carl Bernhard von Trinius (1778-1844): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Trin.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:393836-1: 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].