Avena barbata - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
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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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
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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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation 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 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
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].