Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
barbata
ID:
852362

Status:
valid

Authors:
Pott ex Link

Source:
wcs

Year:
1800

Citation Micro:
J. Bot. (Schrader) 1799(2): 315 (1800)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000851697

Common Names

  • Avena barbata
  • Bearded Oat
  • Bearded Avena

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Description

Avena barbata (also called Slender Wild Oats, among many other common names) is an annual grass that is native to Europe, North Africa, and western Asia. It grows in dry, sandy, and disturbed habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Avena barbata 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 barbata has small, yellow flowers. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Avena barbata 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 barbata

Avena barbata can be found in Europe and parts of Asia.

Avena barbata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Avena barbata?

Avena barbata

What is the common name of Avena barbata?

Bearded Oat

What is the family of Avena barbata?

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

Johann Heinrich Friedrich Link (1767-1851): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Link' in the authors string.
Johann Friedrich Pott (1738-1805): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Pott' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:391337-1: 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].