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Brachypodium rupestre

Scientific Name: Brachypodium rupestre

Family: Poaceae

Category: Monocot

Growth: Graminoid

Duration: Unknown

Other Names:

       

Brachypodium rupestre

Brachypodium rupestre, also known as Tor-grass, is a species of grass with a wide distribution.

Considerations for Pets

  • This grass spreads by creeping, wiry rhizomes.
  • Leaves are described as stiff and sometimes rolled.

Taxonomy and Nomenclature

  • Scientific Name: Brachypodium rupestre (Host) Roem. &amp Schult.
  • Common Name: Tor-grass
  • Rank: Species
  • Family: Poaceae (Grass family)
  • Synonyms:
    • Brachypodium pinnatum subsp. rupestre (Host) Schbl. et G. Martens
    • Bromus rupestris Host
    • Brachypodium pinnatum (L.) P.Beauv. (in some classifications, as a synonym)
    • Brachypodium rupestre subsp. caespitosum (Host) H.Scholz (as a synonym of Brachypodium pinnatum)
    • Brachypodium pinnatum ssp. rupestre (Host) Tzvelev.
  • Subspecies: Brachypodium rupestre subsp. caespitosum (Host) H. Scholz, orth. var.

Distribution and Habitat

  • Widespread across much of Africa, Eurasia, and Latin America.
  • Specifically mentioned as being found in Southern and Western Europe ("Sd- und westeuropisch").
  • Present in all regions of Italy except Puglia and Sardinia, growing on slopes.
  • Found in Hessen, Germany.

Morphological Characteristics

  • A fairly tall (to 120 cm) tufted grass.
  • Almost hairless.
  • Spreads by creeping, wiry rhizomes.
  • Sometimes appears an orangey-green color.
  • Leaves are 2-7 mm wide, upright, stiff, shiny, light green, more or less smooth and hairy, and often rolled.

Ecological Role

  • Serves as a food source for certain moths, including Helcystogramma rufescens and Rivula sericealis (Straw Dot).
  • Grazed by sheep, influencing the keratinization degree of rumen epithelium and body condition score.

Genetic and Cytological Information

  • There are chromosomal races within the Brachypodium rupestre complex in Italy.

Further Information

  • BSBI List of British & Irish Vascular Plants and Stoneworts.
  • EOL (Encyclopedia of Life).
  • GRIN Taxonomy.
  • Tropicos.
  • IPNI (International Plant Names Index).
  • Australian Plant Name Index.
  • NYBG (New York Botanical Garden) Virtual.
  • The Plant List.
  • Flora of NW Europe.
  • Discover Life.