Avena abyssinica - Uses, Benefits & Care
Status:
valid
Authors:
Hochst.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1846
Citation Micro:
It. Abyssin. 3: 1877 (1846)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000851611
Common Names
- Avena abyssinica
- Abyssinian Oat
- Abyssinian Oats
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Avena abyssinica (also called Abyssinian Oat, among many other common names) is an annual grass that grows to a height of 0.3-1.2 m. It is native to Ethiopia and Somalia and is found in dry and moist habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Avena abyssinica is used as an ornamental grass in gardens and as a forage grass for livestock. It is also used to help control erosion and to provide habitat for wildlife.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Avena abyssinica has a small, yellow flower with a single spikelet, each containing two to three seeds. The seedlings have a long, slender stem and long, narrow leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Avena abyssinica can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring or autumn in a well-drained soil in a sunny position. Division can be done in spring or autumn. It is best to divide the clumps in early spring before new growth begins.
Where to Find Avena abyssinica
Avena abyssinica can be found in the Middle East, North Africa, and parts of Asia.
Avena abyssinica FAQ
What is the scientific name of Avena abyssinica?
Avena abyssinica
What type of plant is Avena abyssinica?
Grass
What is the natural habitat of Avena abyssinica?
Open woodlands and grasslands
Species in the Avena genus
Avena abyssinica, Avena aemulans, Avena agadiriana, Avena atlantica, Avena barbata, Avena brevis, Avena byzantina, Avena canariensis, Avena chinensis, Avena clauda, Avena eriantha, Avena fatua, Avena longiglumis, Avena magna, Avena murphyi, Avena nuda, Avena prostrata, Avena sativa, Avena saxatilis, Avena sterilis, Avena strigosa, Avena vaviloviana, Avena ventricosa, Avena volgensis, Avena insularis, Avena vilis, Avena scholzii,
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
Christian Ferdinand Friedrich Hochstetter (1787-1860): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hochst.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:391274-1: 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].