Status:
valid
Authors:
A.Camus
Source:
wcs
Year:
1955
Citation Micro:
Bull. Soc. Bot. France 102: 120 (1955)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000894875
Common Names
- Ambilobe Pseudobromus
- Ambilobe Pseudobromus Grass
- Ambilobe Pseudobromus Grass
Description
Pseudobromus ambilobensis (also called Ambilobensis False Oat-grass, among many other common names) is a perennial grass native to the Mediterranean region. It has thin, flat leaves and grows in dry, sunny areas such as roadsides and fields.
Uses & Benefits
Pseudobromus ambilobensis is used as an ornamental plant for its attractive foliage and flowers. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating fever, headaches, and stomach aches.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Pseudobromus ambilobensis has small yellow flowers, and the seeds are small, dark brown and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small with a single pair of leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Pseudobromus ambilobensis is a perennial grass that can be propagated from seed or vegetative cuttings. It prefers full sun and moist soil. It is tolerant of drought and can be mowed to maintain a neat appearance.
Where to Find Pseudobromus ambilobensis
Pseudobromus ambilobensis is native to tropical regions of Central and South America, including Mexico, Guatemala, and Colombia.
Pseudobromus ambilobensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Pseudobromus ambilobensis?
Pseudobromus ambilobensis
What is the common name of Pseudobromus ambilobensis?
Ambilobe false brome
Where is Pseudobromus ambilobensis found?
Pseudobromus ambilobensis is found in Madagascar.
Species in the Pseudobromus 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:418828-1: 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].