Status:
valid
Authors:
C.Presl
Source:
wcs
Year:
1818
Citation Micro:
Gram. Sicul. : 5 (1818)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000872875
Common Names
- Gastridium scabrum
- Scabrum Fescue
- Scabrum Meadow Fescue
Description
Gastridium scabrum (also called Rough Brome, among many other common names) is an annual grass species native to Europe, Asia, and North Africa. It grows in meadows, pastures, and roadsides, and is typically found in areas of high soil fertility.
Uses & Benefits
Gastridium scabrum is used in traditional medicine for treating fever, headache, and skin diseases. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Gastridium scabrum has small, white flowers with five petals. The seeds are small, dark brown and round. The seedlings have a single, oval-shaped leaf.
Cultivation and Propagation
Gastridium scabrum is a perennial grass native to Europe and Asia. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is usually done by seed, but division of the clumps can also be done. It is drought tolerant and can be used as a ground cover in areas with low rainfall.
Where to Find Gastridium scabrum
Gastridium scabrum can be found in grasslands, meadows, and roadsides in Europe, Asia, and North America.
Gastridium scabrum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Gastridium scabrum?
Gastridium scabrum
What is the family of Gastridium scabrum?
Poaceae
What is the common name of Gastridium scabrum?
Scabrous Panic Grass
Species in the Gastridium genus
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:403927-1: 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].