Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
tomentosus
ID:
857370

Status:
valid

Authors:
Trin.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1813

Citation Micro:
Mém. Acad. Imp. Sci. St. Pétersbourg Hist. Acad. 6: t. 9 (1813)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000856705

Common Names

  • Tawny Hairgrass
  • Hairy Brome
  • Brome Grass

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Description

Bromus tomentosus (also called Velvet Brome, among many other common names) is a species of grass in the family Poaceae. It is native to Europe, North Africa, and western Asia, and it grows in grasslands, meadows, and disturbed habitats. It is an annual grass that grows to a height of 10-50 cm, with a slender, erect stem and narrow, flat leaves.

Uses & Benefits

Bromus tomentosus is used as an ornamental plant, as a forage crop, and for erosion control.

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 tomentosus 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 tomentosus

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

Bromus tomentosus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Bromus tomentosus?

Bromus tomentosus

What is the common name of Bromus tomentosus?

Hairy brome

What is the habitat of Bromus tomentosus?

It is found in dry, open areas such as roadsides, fields, and pastures

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.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:394177-1: 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].