Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
sativa
ID:
852896

Status:
valid

Authors:
L.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1753

Citation Micro:
Sp. Pl. : 79 (1753)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000852231

Common Names

  • Common Oat
  • Oats
  • Grain Oats

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Description

Avena sativa (also called common oat, among many other common names) is an annual grass that grows up to 60 cm tall. It is native to Europe, where it is found in moist meadows, along roadsides, and in disturbed areas. It has awns that are up to 1 cm long, and its spikelets are usually in pairs.

Uses & Benefits

Avena sativa is used as a food source for birds and small mammals. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Avena sativa var. subuniflora (Thell.) Thell.
Avena sativa var. cinerea (Körn.) Vascon.
Avena sativa var. leiantha (Malzev) E.Morren
Avena sativa var. subpilosa (Thell.) E.Morren

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Avena sativa has small, yellowish-green flowers that are arranged in a spike-like inflorescence. The seeds are small, dark brown, and have a short awn. The seedlings have a single, long, narrow leaf with a white midrib.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Avena sativa 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 sativa

Avena sativa can be found in temperate regions of Europe, Asia, and North America.

Avena sativa FAQ

What is the scientific name of Avena sativa?

Avena sativa

What is the common name of Avena sativa?

Common oat

What is the distribution of Avena sativa?

It is native to the temperate regions of Europe, Asia, and 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

Carl Linnaeus (1707-1778): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:391732-1: 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].