Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Species:
densiflorum
ID:
855327

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Rendle) Keng

Source:
wcs

Year:
1940

Citation Micro:
Sunyatsenia 4: 153 (1940)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000854662



Common Names

  • Dense-flowered Brome
  • Densiflorum Brome
  • Densiflorum Meadow Brome


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Description

Brachystachyum densiflorum (also called dense-flowered false brome, among many other common names) is a species of grass in the family Poaceae. It is native to Europe, Asia, and North Africa, and it grows in meadows, grasslands, and other disturbed habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Brachystachyum densiflorum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used as a forage crop for livestock.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Brachystachyum densiflorum has small, spike-like flowers that are greenish-white in color. The seeds are small, black, and oval-shaped. The seedlings are thin and grass-like.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Brachystachyum densiflorum is a species of grass native to Europe and Asia. It is a perennial grass with a short rhizome and a tufted habit. It prefers full sun and moist soils, but can tolerate a wide range of soil types. Propagation is by seed or division. Seed should be sown in spring or autumn and can take up to a month to germinate. Division should be done in spring or autumn, and the divisions should be planted immediately.

Where to Find Brachystachyum densiflorum

Brachystachyum densiflorum can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of the Americas.

Brachystachyum densiflorum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Brachystachyum densiflorum?

Brachystachyum densiflorum

What is the common name of Brachystachyum densiflorum?

Dense-flowered false brome

What is the growth habit of Brachystachyum densiflorum?

It is a perennial grass with a tufted growth habit

Species in the Brachystachyum 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

Alfred Barton Rendle (1865-1938): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Rendle' in the authors string.
Yi Li Keng (1898-1975): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Keng' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:393213-1: 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].