Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
moesiacus
ID:
856677

Status:
valid

Authors:
Velen.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1891

Citation Micro:
Fl. Bulg. : 616 (1891)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000856012

Common Names

  • Moesian Brome
  • Mountain Brome
  • Modena Brome

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Description

Bromus moesiacus (also called Moesian 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 moesiacus is used as a forage crop for livestock, as a soil stabilizer, and as an ornamental plant in gardens.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Bromus moesiacus 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 moesiacus 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 moesiacus

Bromus moesiacus is native to Europe, North Africa, and western Asia. It is found in dry grasslands, meadows, and disturbed areas.

Bromus moesiacus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Bromus moesiacus?

Bromus moesiacus

What is the common name of Bromus moesiacus?

Moesian brome

What is the habitat of Bromus moesiacus?

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

Josef Velenovský (1858-1949): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Velen.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:393891-1: 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].