Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
psammophilus
ID:
856918

Status:
valid

Authors:
P.M.Sm.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1985

Citation Micro:
Notes Roy. Bot. Gard. Edinburgh 42: 492 (1985)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000856253

Common Names

  • Sand Brome
  • Sand Meadow Brome
  • Beach Brome

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Description

Bromus psammophilus (also called sand 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 psammophilus is used as a forage crop and as a soil stabilizer. It can also be used as a green manure crop and as a cover crop.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Bromus psammophilus has small, yellowish-green flowers with awns. Its seeds are small and oval-shaped, and its seedlings are slender with long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Bromus psammophilus is a cool-season grass native to Europe and North Africa. It is a perennial grass that grows in clumps and can reach up to 1 m in height. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and full sun to partial shade. Propagation is done by seed or division of the clumps. Seeds should be sown in early spring and divisions should be done in late spring or early summer.

Where to Find Bromus psammophilus

Bromus psammophilus is native to the Mediterranean region and can be found in sandy soils.

Bromus psammophilus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Bromus psammophilus?

Bromus psammophilus

What is the common name of Bromus psammophilus?

Sand brome

What is the family of Bromus psammophilus?

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

Philip Morgans Smith (1941-2004): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'P.M.Sm.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:905767-1: 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].