Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
atlantica
ID:
852352

Status:
valid

Authors:
B.R.Baum & G.Fedak

Source:
wcs

Year:
1985

Citation Micro:
Canad. J. Bot. 63: 1057 (1985)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000851687

Common Names

  • Avena atlantica
  • Atlantic Oat
  • Atlantic Avena

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Description

Avena atlantica (also called Atlantic Oat, among many other common names) is a species of grass native to Europe and Asia. It has a tall, erect habit and can reach up to 1.5 m in height. Its leaves are long and can reach up to 10 cm in length. It is found in moist, grassy habitats and is often used for forage and fodder.

Uses & Benefits

Avena atlantica is used as a forage crop and as a soil cover crop. It is also used as a source of food for livestock and as a source of straw for animal bedding.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Avena atlantica has small, yellowish-green flowers which are clustered in small heads. Its seeds are small, dark brown and have a rough surface. Its seedlings have a single, unbranched stem with a single leaf at the tip.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Avena atlantica is a perennial grass that is native to Europe. It is tolerant of a wide range of soils and climates. It prefers full sun and well-drained soils. It is best propagated by seed, which should be sown in late winter or early spring. The seed should be sown in a sunny position and lightly covered with soil. Once established, it is drought tolerant and requires minimal maintenance.

Where to Find Avena atlantica

Avena atlantica can be found in Europe and western Asia.

Avena atlantica FAQ

What is the scientific name of Avena atlantica?

Avena atlantica

What is the common name of Avena atlantica?

Atlantic Oat

What is the family of Avena atlantica?

Poaceae

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

Bernard René Baum (b.1937): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'B.R.Baum' in the authors string.
George Fedak: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Fedak' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:929034-1: 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].