Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
timorensis
ID:
857356

Status:
valid

Authors:
Veldkamp

Source:
wcs

Year:
1991

Citation Micro:
Blumea 35: 495 (1991)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000856691

Common Names

  • Timor Brome
  • Timorensis Brome
  • Slender Brome

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Description

Bromus timorensis (also called Timor Brome, among many other common names) is a species of grass in the family Poaceae. It is native to Europe, North Africa, and western Asia, and it grows in grasslands, meadows, 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 timorensis is used as an ornamental plant, as a forage crop, and for erosion control.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Flower: small, yellowish green, spike-like inflorescence. Seed: small, brown, oblong-shaped. Seedlings: thin, erect stems with narrow, pointed leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Bromus timorensis is a perennial grass native to Europe and parts of Asia. It is a low-growing species that forms clumps of upright stems that reach up to 30 cm in height. It prefers full sun and well-drained soils, and can tolerate some drought. Propagation is by seed or division of clumps in spring or autumn.

Where to Find Bromus timorensis

Bromus timorensis can be found in Indonesia and parts of Australia.

Bromus timorensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Bromus timorensis?

Bromus timorensis

What is the common name of Bromus timorensis?

Timor brome

What is the habitat of Bromus timorensis?

It is found in dry, open areas such as roadsides, fields, and pastures

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

Jan Frederik Veldkamp (1941-2017): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Veldkamp' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:959171-1: 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].