Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
saxatilis
ID:
852947

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Lojac.) Rocha Afonso

Source:
wcs

Year:
1978

Citation Micro:
Bot. J. Linn. Soc. 76: 359 (1978)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000852282

Common Names

  • Saxatile Oat Grass
  • Saxatilis Oat Grass
  • Saxatilis Avena

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Description

Avena saxatilis (also called Rock Oat, among many other common names) is a species of wild oat native to Europe and North Africa. It is an annual grass growing to 0.6 m (2ft) tall, with a panicle of flowers. It prefers moist soils and is found in grasslands, meadows, and disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

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

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Avena saxatilis 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 saxatilis is a perennial grass that can be propagated by seed or division. To propagate by seed, sow the seeds in a shallow container filled with moist potting soil and keep the soil moist until the seeds germinate. Transplant the seedlings into individual pots when they are large enough to handle. To propagate by division, dig up the plant and divide the rootball into smaller sections. Replant the divisions in well-draining soil and water them regularly.

Where to Find Avena saxatilis

Avena saxatilis can be found in Europe, North Africa, and western Asia.

Avena saxatilis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Avena saxatilis?

Avena saxatilis

What is the common name of Avena saxatilis?

Rock oat

What is the distribution of Avena saxatilis?

It is native to the Mediterranean region

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

Michele Lojacono-Pojero (1853-1919): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Lojac.' in the authors string.
Maria da Luz de Oliveira Tavares Monteiro Rocha Afonso (b.1925): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Rocha Afonso' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:391733-1: 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].