Status:
valid
Authors:
Durieu
Source:
wcs
Year:
1845
Citation Micro:
Rev. Bot. Recueil Mens. 1: 359 (1845)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000852012
Common Names
- Avena longiglumis
- Long-Glumed Oat
- Long-Glumed Wild Oat
Description
Avena longiglumis (also called Long-Stemmed Oat, among many other common names) is a species of grass in the family Poaceae. It is native to Europe and Asia, where it is found in meadows, pastures, and disturbed areas. It is an annual grass with long, slender stems and long, narrow leaves. The flowers are small and yellowish-green.
Uses & Benefits
Avena longiglumis is used as a cover crop and forage crop for livestock. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Flower: Avena longiglumis has small, white or pinkish flowers that appear in late summer. Seed: The seed is small, black and oval-shaped. Seedlings: The seedlings are slender and have a single, upright stem.
Cultivation and Propagation
Avena longiglumis is a species of wild oats native to Europe and Asia. It is a perennial grass that grows up to 1 m tall. Cultivation and propagation of Avena longiglumis is best done from seed. The seeds should be sown in well-drained soil in full sun or partial shade. The soil should be kept moist but not wet. Once the plants are established, they should be fertilized with a balanced fertilizer every few months. The plants should be cut back in late winter or early spring to encourage new growth.
Where to Find Avena longiglumis
Avena longiglumis can be found in Europe, North Africa, and the Middle East.
Avena longiglumis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Avena longiglumis?
Avena longiglumis
What is the family of Avena longiglumis?
Poaceae
What is the common name of Avena longiglumis?
Long-awned oat
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
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:391554-1: 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].