Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
pumilio
ID:
856943

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Trin.) P.M.Sm.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1969

Citation Micro:
Feddes Repert. Spec. Nov. Regni Veg. 79: 338 (1969)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000856278

Common Names

  • Dwarf Brome
  • Dwarf Meadow Brome
  • Dwarf Soft Brome

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Description

Bromus pumilio (also called dwarf brome, among many other common names) is an annual grass species native to Europe and North Africa. It grows in meadows, pastures, and other disturbed areas. It has a tufted growth habit and its leaves are linear, flat, and have a rough texture. The inflorescences are open, with long, slender, and drooping branches.

Uses & Benefits

Bromus pumilio is used as a forage crop, as a soil stabilizer, and as a cover crop. It is also used for erosion control, as a green manure, and as a source of nectar for bees.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Bromus pumilio has small, yellowish-green flowers with awns. Its seeds are small and oval-shaped, and its seedlings are slender with long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Bromus pumilio is a perennial grass native to Europe and parts of Asia. It is a low-growing species that forms clumps of upright stems that reach up to 30 cm in height. It prefers full sun and well-drained soils, and can tolerate some drought. Propagation is by seed or division of clumps in spring or autumn.

Where to Find Bromus pumilio

Bromus pumilio is native to Europe, North Africa, and parts of Asia, and is also found in North America as an introduced species.

Bromus pumilio FAQ

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Where is Bromus pumilio found?

Bromus pumilio is found in Europe, North Africa, and temperate Asia.

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 Bernhard von Trinius (1778-1844): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Trin.' in the authors string.
Philip Morgans Smith (1941-2004): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'P.M.Sm.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:394041-1: 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].