Status:
valid
Authors:
Tzvelev
Source:
rhakhis
Year:
2019
Citation Micro:
Zlaki Rossii : 153 (2019)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-1000020529
Common Names
- Avena scholzii
- Scholz's Avena
- Avena
Description
Avena scholzii (also called 'Scholz's Oat', among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to India. It has a thick, succulent stem and large, bright green leaves with serrated edges. It is found in tropical and subtropical moist montane forests and grows in shady, moist, and well-drained soils.
Uses & Benefits
Avena scholzii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes due to its attractive foliage and flowers. It is also used as a medicinal plant for treating a variety of ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The Avena scholzii flower is white, with a yellow center. The seed is small and black, and the seedlings are small and green.
Cultivation and Propagation
Avena scholzii is a perennial plant that can be propagated by division or stem cuttings. It prefers a warm, humid environment and should be grown in well-draining soil. It should be watered regularly and fertilized every two weeks during the growing season. It is best to prune the plant in the spring to encourage new growth.
Where to Find Avena scholzii
Avena scholzii can be found in the Mediterranean region.
Avena scholzii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Avena scholzii?
Avena scholzii
What is the common name of Avena scholzii?
Unknown
What is the natural habitat of Avena scholzii?
Unknown
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:77221385-1: 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].