Status:
valid
Authors:
(Pilg.) Clayton
Source:
wcs
Year:
1969
Citation Micro:
Kew Bull. 23: 293 (1969)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000894879
Common Names
- Engler's Pseudobromus
- Engler's Pseudobromus Grass
- Engler's Pseudobromus Grass
Description
Pseudobromus engleri (also called Engleri 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 engleri is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and for landscaping. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments such as fever, colds, and coughs.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Pseudobromus engleri is a small, white, star-shaped flower. The seed is a small, dark brown, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are thin, with narrow, pointed leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Pseudobromus engleri 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 engleri
Pseudobromus engleri is native to tropical regions of Central and South America, including Mexico, Guatemala, and Colombia.
Pseudobromus engleri FAQ
What is the scientific name of Pseudobromus engleri?
Pseudobromus engleri
What is the common name of Pseudobromus engleri?
Engler's false brome
Where is Pseudobromus engleri found?
Pseudobromus engleri 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:418833-1: 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].