Avena prostrata - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Ladiz.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1971
Citation Micro:
Israel J. Bot. 20: 297 (1971)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000852183
Common Names
- Prostrata Oat
- Prostrata Avena
- Prostrata Wild Oat
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Avena prostrata (also called Prostrate Oat, among many other common names) is an annual grass that grows up to 50 cm tall. It has a slender stem and the leaves are flat and glaucous. It is native to Europe, North Africa and the Middle East and can be found in dry and disturbed habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Avena prostrata is used as a cover crop and for erosion control. It is also used as a feed for livestock and as a soil conditioner.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Avena prostrata has a small flower with a single spikelet. The seed is small and round, and the seedlings are slender and upright.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Avena prostrata is a species of wild oat that is native to Europe, North Africa, and western Asia. It is an annual grass that grows up to 1 m tall. It is best propagated by seed and can be grown in full sun or partial shade. The soil should be well-drained and fertile. It can be grown in a variety of soils, including sandy, loamy, and clay soils. It is drought-tolerant and can tolerate some frost. It is a good choice for a meadow or wildflower garden.
Where to Find Avena prostrata
Avena prostrata is native to Europe and can be found in grasslands, meadows, and pastures.
Avena prostrata FAQ
What is the scientific name of Avena prostrata?
Avena prostrata
What is the common name of Avena prostrata?
Prostrate Oat
What is the habitat of Avena prostrata?
It is found in grasslands, meadows, and disturbed areas
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:391693-1: 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].