Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
brachystachys
ID:
855952

Status:
valid

Authors:
Hornung

Source:
wcs

Year:
1833

Citation Micro:
Flora 16: 417 (1833)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000855287

Common Names

  • Brome Brachystachys
  • Short-Spiked Brome
  • Short-Spiked Grass

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Description

Bromus brachystachys (also called Short-awned brome, among many other common names) is an annual grass species native to Europe and Asia. It is found in a variety of habitats, including grasslands, meadows, and roadsides.

Uses & Benefits

Bromus brachystachys is used as a forage crop for livestock, as well as for erosion control and as a soil stabilizer. It is also used as a cover crop to reduce weed growth and to improve soil fertility. The plant is also used as an ornamental in gardens and parks.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Bromus brachystachys has small, light green flowers that produce small, brown seeds. The seedlings have short, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Bromus brachystachys is a perennial grass that grows in clumps and spreads by rhizomes. It is tolerant of a wide range of soils and can grow in full sun or partial shade. It is best propagated by division of the rhizomes in the spring or by seed. The seed should be sown in the fall and allowed to overwinter before germination in the spring. It can also be propagated by stem cuttings taken in the spring.

Where to Find Bromus brachystachys

Bromus brachystachys can be found in Europe and parts of Asia.

Bromus brachystachys FAQ

What is the scientific name of Bromus brachystachys?

Bromus brachystachys

What is the common name of Bromus brachystachys?

Short-spike Meadow Brome

What is the habitat of Bromus brachystachys?

It is found in grassland, meadows, and disturbed areas

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

Ernst Gottfried Hornung (1795-1862): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hornung' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:393573-1: 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].