Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
tectorum
ID:
857314

Status:
valid

Authors:
L.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1753

Citation Micro:
Sp. Pl. : 77 (1753)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000856649

Common Names

  • Cheatgrass
  • Tumblegrass
  • Downy Brome

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Description

Bromus tectorum (also called cheatgrass, among many other common names) is a species of grass in the family Poaceae. It is native to Europe, Asia, and North Africa. It is an annual grass that grows in meadows, grasslands, and disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Bromus tectorum is used in erosion control and forage for livestock. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Flower: small, yellowish green, spike-like inflorescence. Seed: small, brown, oblong-shaped. Seedlings: thin, erect stems with narrow, pointed leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Bromus tectorum is a cool-season grass that is native to Europe and Asia. It is a perennial grass that grows in clumps and can reach up to 2 feet in height. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is done by seed or division. When propagating by seed, sow the seeds in the fall in a prepared seedbed. When propagating by division, divide the clumps in the fall and replant the divisions in a prepared bed.

Where to Find Bromus tectorum

Bromus tectorum can be found in Europe, North Africa, and parts of Asia.

Bromus tectorum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Bromus tectorum?

Bromus tectorum

What is the common name of Bromus tectorum?

Cheatgrass

Where is Bromus tectorum native to?

Europe, Asia, and 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

Carl Linnaeus (1707-1778): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:394163-1: 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].