Bromus pellitus - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Hack.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1900
Citation Micro:
Ergebn. Schwed. Exp. Magell. 3(5): 230 (1900)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000856186
Common Names
- Pellitus Brome
- Pellitus Meadowgrass
- Pellitus Meadow Brome
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Bromus pellitus (also called Soft brome, among many other common names) is an annual grass species native to the Mediterranean region. It is a tufted grass with erect stems and long, narrow leaves. It grows in dry, sandy soils, and is often found in disturbed areas such as roadsides and waste places.
Uses & Benefits
Bromus pellitus is used as a forage crop, as a soil stabilizer, and as a cover crop. It is also used for erosion control, as a green manure, and as a source of nectar for bees.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Bromus pellitus is a small, reddish-brown spikelet. The seed is a small, three-sided, reddish-brown grain. The seedlings are small, reddish-brown and have a three-sided shape.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Bromus pellitus is a perennial grass native to Europe, Asia, and North Africa. 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 pellitus
Bromus pellitus is native to the western United States and northern Mexico.
Bromus pellitus FAQ
What is the scientific name of Bromus pellitus?
Bromus pellitus
What is the common name of Bromus pellitus?
Soft brome
What is the family of Bromus pellitus?
Poaceae
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
Per Karl Hjalmar Dusén (1855-1926): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Dusén' in the authors string.
Eduard Hackel (1850-1926): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hack.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:37118-2: 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].