Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
prostrata
ID:
852848

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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Description

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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Cultivation 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 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].