Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
rigidus
ID:
857026

Status:
valid

Authors:
Roth

Source:
wcs

Year:
1790

Citation Micro:
Bot. Mag. (Römer & Usteri) 4(10): 21 (1790)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000856361

Common Names

  • Rigid Brome
  • Rigid Chess
  • Rigid Wood Brome

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Description

Bromus rigidus (also called rigid brome, among many other common names) is a species of grass native to Europe, Asia, and North Africa. It is an annual grass that grows in sunny, disturbed habitats, such as roadsides, fields, and meadows.

Uses & Benefits

Bromus rigidus 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 rigidus has small, light green flowers that are arranged in a spike-like inflorescence. The seeds are small, oval-shaped, and brown in color. The seedlings are thin and light green in color.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Bromus rigidus is a perennial grass native to Europe, Asia, and North America. It is a hardy plant that is tolerant of a wide range of soils and climates. It prefers full sun but will tolerate partial shade. It can be propagated by seed or division. When propagating by seed, sow the seeds in early spring in a well-drained soil. When propagating by division, divide the clumps in early spring and replant the divisions. Water the plants regularly during the growing season and fertilize with a balanced fertilizer.

Where to Find Bromus rigidus

Bromus rigidus can be found in the United States, Canada, and Mexico. It is a common species of grass found in dry, open areas such as roadsides, fields, and disturbed areas.

Bromus rigidus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Bromus rigidus?

Bromus rigidus

What is the family of Bromus rigidus?

Poaceae

What is the native range of Bromus rigidus?

Europe, North Africa, and the Middle East

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

Albrecht Wilhelm Roth (1757-1834): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Roth' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:394064-1: 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].