Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
pitensis
ID:
856879

Status:
valid

Authors:
Kunth

Source:
wcs

Year:
1816

Citation Micro:
Nov. Gen. Sp. 1: 152 (1816)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000856214

Common Names

  • Pitense Brome
  • Pitense Meadowgrass
  • Pitense Meadow Brome

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Description

Bromus pitensis (also called Pit brome, among many other common names) is an annual grass species native to the Mediterranean region. It is a tufted grass with erect stems and long, narrow leaves. It grows in dry, sandy soils, and is often found in disturbed areas such as roadsides and waste places.

Uses & Benefits

Bromus pitensis is used as a forage crop and as a soil stabilizer. It can also be used as a green manure crop and as a cover crop.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Bromus pitensis has small, yellow flowers and its seeds are small, dark brown and oval-shaped. Its seedlings have long, thin leaves with a pointed tip.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Bromus pitensis is a cool-season grass native to Europe and North Africa. It is a perennial grass that grows in clumps and can reach up to 1 m in height. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and full sun to partial shade. Propagation is done by seed or division of the clumps. Seeds should be sown in early spring and divisions should be done in late spring or early summer.

Where to Find Bromus pitensis

Bromus pitensis is native to Europe, Asia, and North Africa.

Bromus pitensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Bromus pitensis?

Bromus pitensis

What is the family of Bromus pitensis?

Poaceae

What is the common name of Bromus pitensis?

Pit Brome

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 Sigismund Kunth (1788-1850): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kunth' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:393995-1: 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].