Avena magna - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
H.C.Murphy & Terrell
Source:
wcs
Year:
1968
Citation Micro:
Science 159: 103 (1968)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000852031
Common Names
- Avena magna
- Large Oat
- Giant Oat Grass
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Avena magna (also called great oat, among many other common names) is a species of grass native to Europe and North Africa. It has a tufted growth habit and grows up to 2 feet tall. It is found in dry, open areas such as meadows, pastures, and roadsides.
Uses & Benefits
Avena magna is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, and as a windbreak or shelterbelt. It is also used for erosion control and for fuel.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Avena magna has a small flower with white petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small and black in color. The seedlings are thin and have long, narrow leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Avena magna can be propagated by seed. Sow the seeds in a sunny location in late spring or early summer. The soil should be well-drained and fertile. Water the seeds regularly until they germinate. Thin out the seedlings when they are large enough to handle. Transplant the seedlings to their permanent location when they are large enough.
Where to Find Avena magna
Avena magna can be found in Europe, North Africa, and the Middle East.
Avena magna FAQ
What is the scientific name of Avena magna?
Avena magna
What is the common name of Avena magna?
Great Oat
What is the natural habitat of Avena magna?
It is found in the Mediterranean region, from the Iberian Peninsula to Turkey
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
Edward E. Terrell (1923-2011): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Terrell' in the authors string.
Edmund Murphy (1828-1866): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Murphy' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:391573-1: 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].