Bromus sitchensis - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Trin.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1832
Citation Micro:
Mém. Acad. Imp. Sci. St.-Pétersbourg, Sér. 6, Sci. Math. 2: 173 (1832)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000856529
Common Names
- Sitka Brome
- Sitka Chess
- Sitka Wood Brome
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Bromus sitchensis (also called Sitka Brome, among many other common names) is a species of grass in the family Poaceae. It is native to western North America, from British Columbia to California, and it grows in meadows, grasslands, and disturbed habitats. It is an annual grass that grows to a height of 10-50 cm, with a slender, erect stem and narrow, flat leaves.
Uses & Benefits
Bromus sitchensis is used as a forage crop for livestock, as a soil stabilizer, and as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Bromus sitchensis var. aleutensis (Trin. ex Griseb.) HulténBromus sitchensis var. sitchensis
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Bromus sitchensis 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.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Bromus sitchensis is a cool-season annual grass. It is easy to propagate and cultivate from seed. Sow the seed in the spring or fall in a sunny location with well-drained soil. It is tolerant of a wide range of soils and is drought tolerant once established. It can be mowed or grazed and is often used for hay and silage production. It is also used for erosion control on disturbed sites.
Where to Find Bromus sitchensis
Bromus sitchensis is native to Europe and is found in grasslands, meadows, and roadsides.
Bromus sitchensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Bromus sitchensis?
Bromus sitchensis
What is the common name of Bromus sitchensis?
Sitka brome
What is the family of Bromus sitchensis?
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
Carl Bernhard von Trinius (1778-1844): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Trin.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:30105543-2: 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].