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Brachypodium rupestre
FamilyGenus: Brachypodiumnative in Germany
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6
Species
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6
Interactions
documented
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6
Host relationships
Species
About this species
A native broad-leaved grass of calcareous, sunny places, growing in moderately moist, nutrient-poor soils.
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Larval host
Ecological significance
As a component of native grassland flora, Brachypodium rupestre contributes to the structure and diversity of local habitats and may support associated wildlife.
Annual cycle
This grass produces fresh foliage in spring and remains green through the growing season, dying back partially in winter.
Safety note
No specific hazards are documented for this grass.
Standort & Merkmale
Light
Sonne
Moisture
Frisch (Mäßig feucht)
Soil
Mittelzehrer (Normaler Boden)
Flowering period
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Soil reaction
Basisch / Kalkhold
Bioregion
Continental
Growth form
Gras
Woodiness
Nicht verholzt
Leaf type
Breitblättrig
Morphological traits: TRY ID3 (CC BY 3.0) & TRY ID81 (CC BY)
Pflege & Anbau
Plant in full sun in a normal, well-drained soil that is moderately moist but not waterlogged. A calcareous, low-fertility substrate suits it well; avoid over-enrichment. Once established it requires minimal intervention.
Scientific profile
Brachypodium rupestre is a broad-leaved, non-woody grass native to Great Britain. It is found in full sun on fresh, moderately moist ground and shows a marked preference for calcareous or base-rich soil of low nutrient status. The site typically experiences little disturbance. In common with many grasses it forms associations with arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi. Its broad, green foliage distinguishes it from more fine-leaved relatives.
Host relationships
6 species use this plant as a host
Sources & data origin
•Cook et al. (2025) UK Butterfly & Moth Traits (DOI: 10.5285/dbc7cc17-cbbd-49dd-bab4-8e8855768d66)
•FloraWeb / BfN
•EIVE 1.0 — Dengler et al. (2023), DOI: 10.3897/VCS.98324 (CC BY 4.0)
•GBIF Backbone Taxonomy — GBIF Secretariat (2024), DOI: 10.15468/39omei (CC BY 4.0)
•TRY Categorical Traits (ID3) — Kattge et al. (2012), DOI: 10.17871/TRY.3 (CC BY 3.0)
•TRY Global Spectrum (ID81) — Díaz et al. (2016/2021), DOI: 10.17871/TRY.81 (CC BY)
•Govaerts R et al. (2025) — World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP) v14. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. DOI: 10.34885/xs7h-ze42 (CC BY 4.0)
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