Bromopsis kalmii (A. Gray) Holub

Scientific Name: Bromopsis kalmii (A. Gray) Holub


Classification: Plantae/ Tracheobionta / Spermatophyta / Magnoliophyta / Liliopsida / Commelinidae / Cyperales / Poaceae / Gramineae / Bromus L./ Bromopsis kalmii (A. Gray) Holub

<i>Bromopsis kalmii</i> (A. Gray) Holub
General Information
Usda SymbolBRKA3
GroupMonocot
Life CyclePerennial
Growth HabitsGraminoid
Native LocationsBRKA3

Plant Guide

Use soil moisture sensors to measure the soil moisture of Bromopsis kalmii (A. Gray) Holub.

Plant Traits

Growth Requirements

Temperature, Minimum (°F)-33
Adapted to Coarse Textured SoilsYes
Adapted to Fine Textured SoilsNo
Adapted to Medium Textured SoilsYes
Anaerobic ToleranceLow
CaCO3 ToleranceMedium
Cold Stratification RequiredNo
Drought ToleranceMedium
Fertility RequirementLow
Fire ToleranceHigh
Frost Free Days, Minimum85
Hedge ToleranceNone
Moisture UseLow
pH, Maximum7.0
pH, Minimum5.7
Precipitation, Maximum55
Precipitation, Minimum32
Root Depth, Minimum (inches)8
Salinity ToleranceNone
Shade ToleranceTolerant


Morphology/Physiology

After Harvest Regrowth RateSlow
ToxicityNone
Shape and OrientationErect
Nitrogen FixationNone
Resprout AbilityNo
Active Growth PeriodSpring and Summer
BloatNone
C:N RatioMedium
Coppice PotentialNo
Fall ConspicuousNo
Fire ResistantNo
Flower ColorYellow
Flower ConspicuousNo
Foliage ColorGreen
Foliage Porosity SummerModerate
Foliage TextureFine
Low Growing GrassNo
LifespanModerate
Leaf RetentionNo
Known AllelopathNo
Height, Mature (feet)3.0
Growth RateRapid
Growth FormBunch
Fruit/Seed ConspicuousNo
Fruit/Seed ColorBrown
Foliage Porosity WinterPorous


Reproduction

Vegetative Spread RateNone
Small GrainNo
Seedling VigorMedium
Seed Spread RateSlow
Seed per Pound145000
Fruit/Seed PersistenceNo
Propagated by TubersNo
Propagated by SprigsNo
Propagated by SodNo
Propagated by SeedYes
Propagated by CormNo
Propagated by ContainerNo
Propagated by BulbNo
Propagated by Bare RootNo
Fruit/Seed Period EndSummer
Fruit/Seed Period BeginSummer
Fruit/Seed AbundanceMedium
Commercial AvailabilityNo Known Source
Bloom PeriodEarly Summer
Propagated by CuttingsNo


Suitability/Use

Veneer ProductNo
Pulpwood ProductNo
Protein PotentialLow
Post ProductNo
Palatable HumanNo
Palatable Graze AnimalLow
Palatable Browse AnimalLow
Nursery Stock ProductNo
Naval Store ProductNo
Lumber ProductNo
Fodder ProductNo
Christmas Tree ProductNo
Berry/Nut/Seed ProductNo

<i>Bromopsis kalmii</i> (A. Gray) Holub

<i>Bromopsis kalmii</i> (A. Gray) Holub

<i>Bromopsis kalmii</i> (A. Gray) Holub

<i>Bromopsis kalmii</i> (A. Gray) Holub

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