Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
modestus
ID:
856675

Status:
valid

Authors:
Renvoize

Source:
wcs

Year:
1994

Citation Micro:
Kew Bull. 49: 545 (1994)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000856010

Common Names

  • Modest Brome
  • Modena Brome
  • Mountain Brome

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Description

Bromus modestus (also called Modest Brome, among many other common names) is an annual grass species that has a membranous ligule. It is native to Europe, North Africa, and temperate Asia and is found in grasslands, meadows, and pastures.

Uses & Benefits

Bromus modestus is used as a forage crop for livestock, as a soil stabilizer, and as an ornamental plant in gardens.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Bromus modestus has small, light-brown flower heads with awns that are slightly longer than the glumes. The seeds are small and dark brown. The seedlings have long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Bromus modestus is a perennial grass native to the Mediterranean region. It grows in clumps and can reach up to 1 m in height. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil and can tolerate drought and heat. Propagation is by seed or division of the clumps. It can be grown in containers or in the garden.

Where to Find Bromus modestus

Bromus modestus is native to Europe, North Africa, and western Asia. It is found in dry grasslands, meadows, and disturbed areas.

Bromus modestus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Bromus modestus?

Bromus modestus

What is the common name of Bromus modestus?

Modest brome

What is the habitat of Bromus modestus?

It is found in grasslands, meadows, and disturbed areas.

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

Stephen Andrew Renvoize (b.1944): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Renvoize' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:979050-1: 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].