Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
clauda
ID:
852448

Status:
valid

Authors:
Durieu

Source:
wcs

Year:
1845

Citation Micro:
Rev. Bot. Recueil Mens. 1: 360 (1845)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000851783

Common Names

  • Clauda Oat
  • Clauda Oats
  • Clauda Avena

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Description

Avena clauda (also called Slender Oat, among many other common names) is an annual grass species native to Europe, North Africa and temperate Asia. It typically grows in dry, sandy or rocky soils, and is often found in disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Avena clauda is used as a forage crop for livestock. It is also used as an ornamental grass in gardens and parks.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Avena clauda 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 clauda is a species of wild oat which is native to Europe and western Asia. 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 clauda

Avena clauda can be found in the western United States, from California to Texas, as well as in Mexico and Central America.

Avena clauda FAQ

What is the scientific name of Avena clauda?

Avena clauda

What is the common name of Avena clauda?

Claudius oat

What is the native range of Avena clauda?

Europe, North Africa, and western Asia

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

Michel Charles Durieu de Maisonneuve (1796-1878): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Durieu' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:391396-1: 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].