Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
bikfayensis
ID:
855938

Status:
valid

Authors:
A.Camus & Gomb.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1937

Citation Micro:
Bull. Soc. Bot. France 84: 310 (1937)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000855273



Common Names

  • Brome Bikfayensis
  • Bikfay Brome
  • Bikfay Grass


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Description

Bromus bikfayensis (also called Bikfayan Brome, among many other common names) is a species of grass native to Europe, Asia, and North Africa. It is an annual grass, growing to a height of 0.3-1 m. It prefers moist, sunny habitats, such as meadows, pastures, and roadsides.

Uses & Benefits

Bromus bikfayensis is used as a forage crop for livestock, as well as for erosion control and soil stabilization. It is also used as a cover crop in gardens, and as a grassy ground cover in landscaping.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Bromus bikfayensis is a small, greenish-white spikelet, with awns that are up to 1 cm long. The seed is a small, dark brown grain, and the seedling has a single, erect stem with two opposite leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Bromus bikfayensis is a perennial grass that is native to Europe and Asia. It is a low-growing species that typically grows to a height of 6-12 inches (15-30 cm). It is best grown in full sun and prefers moist, well-drained soils. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some shade. Propagation is by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a sunny location. Division can be done in spring or fall.

Where to Find Bromus bikfayensis

Bromus bikfayensis can be found in the Mediterranean region.

Bromus bikfayensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Bromus bikfayensis?

Bromus bikfayensis

What is the common name of Bromus bikfayensis?

Bikfay brome

What is the natural habitat of Bromus bikfayensis?

Grasslands, meadows, pastures, and disturbed sites

Species in the Bromus genus

Bromus commutato-japonicus, Bromus eburonensis, Bromus fischeri, Bromus granatensis, Bromus guetrotii, Bromus hannoveranus, Bromus husnotii, Bromus laagei, Bromus litvinovii, Bromus rosettae, Bromus segoviensis, Bromus aegyptiacus, Bromus alopecuros, Bromus andringitrensis, Bromus anomalus, Bromus araucanus, Bromus arenarius, Bromus aristatus, Bromus arizonicus, Bromus armenus, Bromus arrhenatheroides, Bromus arvensis, Bromus attenuatus, Bromus auleticus, Bromus benekenii, Bromus berteroanus, Bromus biebersteinii, Bromus bikfayensis, Bromus bonariensis, Bromus borianus, Bromus brachyantherus, Bromus brachystachys, Bromus brevis, Bromus briziformis, Bromus bromoideus, Bromus cabrerensis, Bromus carinatus, Bromus catharticus, Bromus cebadilla, Bromus ceramicus, Bromus chrysopogon, Bromus ciliatus, Bromus coloratus, Bromus commutatus, Bromus confinis, Bromus danthoniae, Bromus densus, Bromus diandrus, Bromus dolichocarpus, Bromus elidis,

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.
René Gombault (1871-1971): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Gomb.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:393564-1: 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].