Avena fatua - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
L.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1753
Citation Micro:
Sp. Pl. : 80 (1753)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000851838
Common Names
- Avena fatua
- Wild Oat
- Common Oat
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Avena fatua (also called Wild 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 fatua is used as a food source and forage for livestock, as well as a soil stabilizer.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Avena fatua var. diffusa (Neilr.) Thell.Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Avena fatua has small yellow flowers and small, dark brown seeds. The seedlings are slender and have a single, long, pointed leaf.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Avena fatua is a species of wild oat that is native to Europe, Asia, and North Africa. It is an annual grass that grows to a height of 1-2 m (3-6 ft). It is best grown in full sun in well-drained soil. Propagation is by seed, which should be sown in spring or early summer. It is a good plant for erosion control and can be used as a cover crop.
Where to Find Avena fatua
Avena fatua can be found in Europe, North Africa, and parts of Asia.
Avena fatua FAQ
What is the scientific name of Avena fatua?
Avena fatua
What is the common name of Avena fatua?
Wild Oat
What is the family of Avena fatua?
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
Carl Linnaeus (1707-1778): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:391443-1: 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].