Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
syriacus
ID:
857308

Status:
valid

Authors:
Boiss. & C.I.Blanche

Source:
wcs

Year:
1859

Citation Micro:
Diagn. Pl. Orient. , ser. 2, 4: 139 (1859)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000856643

Common Names

  • Syrian Brome
  • Syriacus Brome
  • Slender Brome

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Description

Bromus syriacus (also called Syrian brome, among many other common names) is a species of grass in the family Poaceae. It is native to Europe, Asia, and North Africa. It is an annual grass that grows in meadows, grasslands, and disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Bromus syriacus is used as an ornamental grass in landscaping, as it is a low-growing, drought-tolerant grass. It is also used as a cover crop in agricultural fields, as it helps to prevent soil erosion.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Bromus syriacus has small, greenish-white flowers that are clustered in spike-like panicles. The seeds are small, reddish-brown, and the seedlings are slender and have long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Bromus syriacus is a cool-season grass that is native to Europe and Asia. It is a perennial grass that grows in clumps and can reach up to 2 feet in height. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is done by seed or division. When propagating by seed, sow the seeds in the fall in a prepared seedbed. When propagating by division, divide the clumps in the fall and replant the divisions in a prepared bed.

Where to Find Bromus syriacus

Bromus syriacus can be found in Europe, North Africa, and parts of Asia.

Bromus syriacus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Bromus syriacus?

Bromus syriacus

What is the common name of Bromus syriacus?

Syrian Brome

Where is Bromus syriacus native to?

Europe, Asia, and North America

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

Edmond Boissier (1810-1885): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Boiss.' in the authors string.
Charles Isodore Blanche (1823-1887): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.I.Blanche' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:394157-1: 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].