Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
eriantha
ID:
852499

Status:
valid

Authors:
Durieu

Source:
wcs

Year:
1845

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

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000851834

Common Names

  • Avena eriantha
  • Woolly Oat
  • Woolly Avena

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Description

Avena eriantha (also called Woolly Oat, among many other common names) is an annual grass species native to the Mediterranean region. It grows to a height of 0.5-1m and has a spreading habit. It prefers dry, sunny habitats, such as grasslands and open woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Avena eriantha is used as a food source and forage for livestock, as well as a soil stabilizer.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Avena eriantha has small yellow flowers and small, dark brown seeds. The seedlings are slender and have a single, long, pointed leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Avena eriantha is a hardy annual that can be grown from seed. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is best started indoors or in a greenhouse and transplanted when the seedlings are about 4 inches tall. It can also be direct sown in the garden in early spring. It can be propagated by division in the spring or by cuttings taken in the summer.

Where to Find Avena eriantha

Avena eriantha can be found in Europe, North Africa, and parts of Asia.

Avena eriantha FAQ

What is the scientific name of Avena eriantha?

Avena eriantha

What is the common name of Avena eriantha?

Woolly Oat

What is the family of Avena eriantha?

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

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:391436-1: 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].