Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Species:
tenuifolius
ID:
895548

Status:
valid

Authors:
A.Camus

Source:
wcs

Year:
1930

Citation Micro:
Bull. Soc. Bot. France 77: 513 (1930)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000894883

Common Names

  • Slender-leaved Pseudobromus
  • Slender-leaved Pseudobromus Grass
  • Slender-leaved Pseudobromus Grass

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Description

Pseudobromus tenuifolius (also called Tenuifolius 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 tenuifolius 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 tenuifolius 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.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Pseudobromus tenuifolius is a perennial grass native to Australia. It is a low-growing grass with a clumping habit and is tolerant of a wide range of soil types. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a sunny position and lightly covered with soil. Division can be done in spring or autumn.

Where to Find Pseudobromus tenuifolius

Pseudobromus tenuifolius is native to tropical regions of Central and South America, including Mexico, Guatemala, and Colombia.

Pseudobromus tenuifolius FAQ

What is the scientific name of Pseudobromus tenuifolius?

Pseudobromus tenuifolius

What is the common name of Pseudobromus tenuifolius?

Slender-leaved false brome

Where is Pseudobromus tenuifolius found?

Pseudobromus tenuifolius is found in Madagascar.

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

Aimée Antoinette Camus (1879-1965): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.Camus' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:418836-1: 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].