Avena byzantina - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
K.Koch
Source:
wcs
Year:
1848
Citation Micro:
Linnaea 21: 392 (1848)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000851748
Common Names
- Avena byzantina
- Byzantine Oat
- Byzantine Avena
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Avena byzantina (also called Byzantine Oat, among many other common names) is an annual grass that is native to the Mediterranean region. It grows in dry, sandy, and disturbed habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Avena byzantina 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.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Avena byzantina var. pseudovilis (Hausskn.) Maire & WeillerFlower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Avena byzantina is a small, yellowish-green spikelet, with two to three florets. The seed is a small, black, flattened grain. The seedlings are slender with long, narrow leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Avena byzantina can be propagated by seed. The seed should be sown in the spring in a sunny location. The seed should be sown in well-drained soil and should be kept moist until germination. Once the seedlings have emerged, they should be thinned to the desired spacing. Avena byzantina can also be propagated by division in the spring or fall. The clumps should be divided into smaller sections and replanted in the desired location.
Where to Find Avena byzantina
Avena byzantina can be found in the Mediterranean region.
Avena byzantina FAQ
What is the scientific name of Avena byzantina?
Avena byzantina
What is the common name of Avena byzantina?
Byzantine oat
What is the native range of Avena byzantina?
Eastern Mediterranean
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
Karl Koch (1809-1879): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'K.Koch' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:391362-1: 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].