Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
moellendorffianus
ID:
856676

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Asch. & Graebn.) Hayek

Source:
wcs

Year:
1932

Citation Micro:
Repert. Spec. Nov. Regni Veg. Beih. 30(3): 208 (1932)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000856011

Common Names

  • Moellendorff's Brome
  • Mountain Brome
  • Modena Brome

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Description

Bromus moellendorffianus (also called Moellendorff's Brome, among many other common names) is an annual grass species that has a membranous ligule. It is native to Europe, North Africa, and temperate Asia and is found in grasslands, meadows, and pastures.

Uses & Benefits

Bromus moellendorffianus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a forage crop for livestock.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Bromus moellendorffianus has small, light-brown flower heads with awns that are slightly longer than the glumes. The seeds are small and dark brown. The seedlings have long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Bromus moellendorffianus is a perennial grass native to the Mediterranean region. It grows in clumps and can reach up to 1 m in height. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil and can tolerate drought and heat. Propagation is by seed or division of the clumps. It can be grown in containers or in the garden.

Where to Find Bromus moellendorffianus

Bromus moellendorffianus is native to the Mediterranean region. It is found in dry grasslands, meadows, and disturbed areas.

Bromus moellendorffianus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Bromus moellendorffianus?

Bromus moellendorffianus

What is the common name of Bromus moellendorffianus?

Moellendorff's brome

What is the habitat of Bromus moellendorffianus?

It is found in grasslands, 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

August von Hayek (1871-1928): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hayek' in the authors string.
Paul Graebner (1871-1933): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Graebn.' in the authors string.
Paul Friedrich August Ascherson (1834-1913): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Asch.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:393890-1: 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].