Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
hordeaceus
ID:
856357

Status:
valid

Authors:
L.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1753

Citation Micro:
Sp. Pl. : 77 (1753)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000855692



Common Names

  • Soft brome
  • Hordeaceus brome
  • Bromus hordeaceus


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Description

Bromus hordeaceus (also called Soft Brome, among many other common names) is an annual grass species native to Europe, North Africa, and western Asia. It grows in meadows, pastures, roadsides and other disturbed habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Bromus hordeaceus is used as an ornamental plant and for erosion control. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat fever and headaches.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Bromus hordeaceus sub. divaricatus (Bonnier & Layens) Kerguélen
Bromus hordeaceus sub. thominei (Hardouin) Maire
Bromus hordeaceus sub. hordeaceus
Bromus hordeaceus sub. longipedicellatus Spalton
Bromus hordeaceus sub. thominei (Hardouin) Braun-Blanq.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Bromus hordeaceus has small, greenish-white flowers and small, dark brown seeds. Its seedlings are light green with a single, upright stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Bromus hordeaceus is a perennial grass that grows in clumps and can reach heights of up to 1 m. It prefers full sun and moist soil, and can tolerate some shade. It can be propagated by seed, division, or cuttings. Seed should be sown in spring or early summer in a well-drained soil. Division can be done in spring or autumn. Cuttings should be taken in spring or early summer.

Where to Find Bromus hordeaceus

Bromus hordeaceus can be found in parts of Europe, including the United Kingdom, France, and Germany.

Bromus hordeaceus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Bromus hordeaceus?

Bromus hordeaceus

What is the family of Bromus hordeaceus?

Poaceae

Where is Bromus hordeaceus found?

Europe, Asia, and North America

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

Carl Linnaeus (1707-1778): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:30016331-2: 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].