Status:
valid
Authors:
L.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1753
Citation Micro:
Sp. Pl. : 76 (1753)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000856443
Common Names
- Cheatgrass
- Downy Chess
- Downy Brome
Description
Bromus secalinus (also called rye brome, among many other common names) is a species of grass native to Europe and Asia. It is an annual grass that grows in sunny, disturbed habitats, such as roadsides, fields, and meadows.
Uses & Benefits
Bromus secalinus is used as a forage crop, for erosion control, and as a soil stabilizer.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Bromus secalinus is a small, greenish-white spikelet, with two to three florets. The seed is a small, dark brown grain. The seedlings are short, with narrow leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Bromus secalinus 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 secalinus
Bromus secalinus 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 secalinus FAQ
What are the common names for Bromus secalinus?
Cheat Bromegrass
What is the scientific name for Cheat Bromegrass?
Bromus secalinus
Where is Bromus secalinus found?
Bromus secalinus 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
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:394095-1: 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].