Status:
valid
Authors:
Link
Source:
wcs
Year:
1833
Citation Micro:
Hort. Berol. 2: 281 (1833)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000856353
Common Names
- Richardson's Brome
- Richardson's Chess
- Richardson's Wood Brome
Description
Bromus richardsonii (also called Richardson's Brome, among many other common names) is a species of grass in the Poaceae family. It is native to North America. It grows in meadows, grasslands, and disturbed areas.
Uses & Benefits
Bromus richardsonii 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 richardsonii has small, yellow flowers and its seeds are small, dark brown and oval-shaped. Its seedlings have long, thin leaves with a pointed tip.
Cultivation and Propagation
Bromus richardsonii is a perennial grass native to North America. It is a hardy plant that is tolerant of a wide range of soils and climates. It prefers full sun but will tolerate partial shade. It can be propagated by seed or division. When propagating by seed, sow the seeds in early spring in a well-drained soil. When propagating by division, divide the clumps in early spring and replant the divisions. Water the plants regularly during the growing season and fertilize with a balanced fertilizer.
Where to Find Bromus richardsonii
Bromus richardsonii is native to Europe and is found in grasslands, meadows, and roadsides.
Bromus richardsonii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Bromus richardsonii?
Bromus richardsonii
What is the family of Bromus richardsonii?
Poaceae
What is the native range of Bromus richardsonii?
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
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:1197192-2: 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].