Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
canariensis
ID:
852422

Status:
valid

Authors:
B.R.Baum, Rajhathy & D.R.Sampson

Source:
wcs

Year:
1973

Citation Micro:
Canad. J. Bot. 51: 759 (1973)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000851757

Common Names

  • Avena canariensis
  • Canary Oat
  • Canary Avena

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Description

Avena canariensis (also called Canary Oat, among many other common names) is an annual grass species native to the Canary Islands. It typically grows in dry, sandy or rocky soils, and is often found in disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Avena canariensis 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

The flower of Avena canariensis 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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Cultivation and Propagation

Avena canariensis is a species of wild oat which is native to the Canary Islands. It is a perennial grass which grows to a height of up to 1m. It can be propagated by seed, and is best grown in full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate light frosts.

Where to Find Avena canariensis

Avena canariensis can be found in the Canary Islands.

Avena canariensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Avena canariensis?

Avena canariensis

What is the common name of Avena canariensis?

Canary oat

What is the native range of Avena canariensis?

Canary Islands

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.
Tibor Rajhathy: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Rajhathy' in the authors string.
Kathleen Sampson (1892-1980): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Sampson' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:391370-1: 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].