Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
rubens
ID:
857046

Status:
valid

Authors:
L.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1755

Citation Micro:
Cent. Pl. I : 5 (1755)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000856381

Common Names

  • Red Brome
  • Red Chess
  • Red Wood Brome

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Description

Bromus rubens (also called red brome, among many other common names) is a species of grass native to Europe and Asia. It is a perennial grass that grows in sunny, disturbed habitats, such as roadsides, fields, and meadows.

Uses & Benefits

Bromus rubens is used as a forage crop, for erosion control, and as a soil stabilizer.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Bromus rubens sub. kunkelii (H.Scholz) H.Scholz
Bromus rubens sub. rubens

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Bromus rubens has small, spike-like flower heads, each with a single floret. Its seeds are small, round, and reddish-brown in color. The seedlings are thin and have a single, long, narrow leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Bromus rubens 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 rubens

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

Bromus rubens FAQ

What is the scientific name of Bromus rubens?

Bromus rubens

What is the family of Bromus rubens?

Poaceae

What is the native range of Bromus rubens?

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

Carl Linnaeus (1707-1778): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:394071-1: 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].