Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
pannonicus
ID:
856808

Status:
valid

Authors:
Kumm. & Sendtn.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1849

Citation Micro:
Flora 32: 757 (1849)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000856143

Common Names

  • Pannonian Brome
  • Pannonian Meadowgrass
  • Pannonian Meadow Brome

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Description

Bromus pannonicus (also called Pannonian brome, among many other common names) is an annual grass native to Europe, North Africa and western Asia. It grows to a height of 0.3-1.2 m and has a single, erect stem. Its leaves are flat, lanceolate and up to 20 cm long. It is found in dry, open habitats such as grasslands, chaparral and oak woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Bromus pannonicus has been used as an ornamental plant in gardens, as a forage crop for livestock, and as a soil stabilizer due to its deep root system.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Bromus pannonicus sub. monocladus (Domin) P.M.Sm.
Bromus pannonicus sub. pannonicus

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Bromus pannonicus is a small, spike-like inflorescence, with each spikelet containing two to three flowers. The seed is a small, dark brown, oval-shaped grain. The seedlings are small, with two narrow, pointed leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Bromus pannonicus is a perennial grass native to Europe. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soils. Propagation is by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in early spring and division can be done in late spring or early summer.

Where to Find Bromus pannonicus

Bromus pannonicus can be found in Europe, Asia, and North Africa.

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

Otto Sendtner (1813-1859): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Sendtn.' in the authors string.
Ferdinand Kummer (1820-1870): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kumm.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:393953-1: 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].