Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
carinatus
ID:
856000

Status:
valid

Authors:
Hook. & Arn.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1840

Citation Micro:
Bot. Beechey Voy. : 403 (1840)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000855335

Common Names

  • Carinatus Brome
  • Carinatus Chess
  • Keeled Brome

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Description

Bromus carinatus (also called Carinate Brome, among many other common names) is an annual grass that grows up to 1 m tall. It is native to Europe, North Africa, and western Asia, and is found in grasslands, meadows, and disturbed areas. It has awnless glumes, and its leaves are flat and smooth.

Uses & Benefits

Bromus carinatus is used as an ornamental plant and forage crop. It is also used for erosion control and as a soil stabilizer.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

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

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Cultivation and Propagation

Bromus carinatus is a perennial grass native to Europe and Asia. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is done by seed or division. It can be divided in early spring or late summer.

Where to Find Bromus carinatus

Bromus carinatus can be found in North America, Europe, and Asia.

Bromus carinatus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Bromus carinatus?

Bromus carinatus

What is the common name of Bromus carinatus?

Carinate brome

What is the growth habit of Bromus carinatus?

It is an annual grass that grows in tufts

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

William Jackson Hooker (1785-1865): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hook.' in the authors string.
George Arnott Walker-Arnott (1799-1868): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Arn.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:30065892-2: 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].