Bromus madritensis - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
L.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1755
Citation Micro:
Cent. Pl. I : 5 (1755)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000855936
Common Names
- Madrid Brome
- Madrid Chess
- Madrid Wheatgrass
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Bromus madritensis (also called Madrid brome, among many other common names) is an annual grass species native to Europe and North Africa. It grows in meadows, pastures, and other disturbed areas. It has a tufted growth habit and its leaves are linear, flat, and have a rough texture. The inflorescences are open, with long, slender, and drooping branches.
Uses & Benefits
Bromus madritensis is used as a forage crop for livestock and as a soil erosion control plant. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Bromus madritensis is a small, yellow-green spikelet. The seed of Bromus madritensis is a small, yellow-green, oval-shaped grain. The seedlings of Bromus madritensis are small, yellow-green, and have a single leaf.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Bromus madritensis 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 madritensis
Bromus madritensis is native to Spain and Portugal. It is found in dry grasslands, meadows, and disturbed areas.
Bromus madritensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Bromus madritensis?
Bromus madritensis
What is the common name of Bromus madritensis?
Madrid brome
What is the habitat of Bromus madritensis?
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 Linnaeus (1707-1778): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:393859-1: 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].