Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
pseudolaevipes
ID:
856926

Status:
valid

Authors:
Wagnon

Source:
wcs

Year:
1950

Citation Micro:
Leafl. W. Bot. 6: 64 (1950)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000856261

Common Names

  • Smooth Brome
  • Smooth Meadow Brome
  • Smooth Soft Brome

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Description

Bromus pseudolaevipes (also called false smooth 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 pseudolaevipes 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

Bromus pseudolaevipes 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 pseudolaevipes 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 pseudolaevipes

Bromus pseudolaevipes is native to Europe, North Africa, and parts of Asia, and is also found in North America as an introduced species.

Bromus pseudolaevipes FAQ

What are the common names for Bromus pseudolaevipes?

False Smooth Bromegrass

What is the scientific name for False Smooth Bromegrass?

Bromus pseudolaevipes

Where is Bromus pseudolaevipes found?

Bromus pseudolaevipes is found in Europe, North Africa, and temperate Asia.

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

Harvey Keith Wagnon (b.1916): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Wagnon' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:37132-2: 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].