Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
murphyi
ID:
852731

Status:
valid

Authors:
Ladiz.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1971

Citation Micro:
Israel J. Bot. 20: 24 (1971)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000852066

Common Names

  • Murphyi Oat
  • Murphyi Avena
  • Avena Murphyi

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Description

Avena murphyi (also called Murphy's oat, among many other common names) is a species of grass native to North America. It has a tufted growth habit and grows up to 1.5 feet tall. It is found in dry, open areas such as prairies, meadows, and open woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Avena murphyi is used as a forage crop, as a soil stabilizer, and as an ornamental plant. It is also used to make flour, beer, and other products.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Avena murphyi flowers are small, yellow and grow in clusters. Its seeds are small, oval-shaped and dark brown in color. The seedlings are thin and have long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Avena murphyi 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 murphyi

Avena murphyi can be found in North America.

Avena murphyi FAQ

What is the scientific name of Avena murphyi?

Avena murphyi

What is the common name of Avena murphyi?

Murphy's Oat

Where is Avena murphyi native to?

North America

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:391603-1: 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].