Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
sterilis
ID:
852997

Status:
valid

Authors:
L.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1762

Citation Micro:
Sp. Pl., ed. 2. : 118 (1762)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000852332

Common Names

  • Oat
  • Avena Sterilis
  • Wild Oat

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Description

Avena sterilis (also called Sterile Oat, among many other common names) is a species of grass native to Europe and Asia. It has long, narrow leaves and a short stem. It grows in moist, shady areas, such as meadows and forests.

Uses & Benefits

Avena sterilis is used as a forage crop, as a soil stabilizer, and as an ornamental plant. It is also used to make flour, beer, and other products.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Avena sterilis sub. ludoviciana (Durieu) M.Gillet & Magne
Avena sterilis sub. sterilis
Avena sterilis var. brachytricha (Thell.) Malzev
Avena sterilis var. hypatricha (Thell.) Malzev
Avena sterilis sub. atherantha (C.Presl) H.Scholz
Avena sterilis sub. ludoviciana (Durieu) Nyman

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Avena sterilis has a small, yellow flower with awns that are 1-2 cm long. The seed is small, round and black. The seedlings are thin and have a single leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Avena sterilis 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 sterilis

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

Avena sterilis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Avena sterilis?

Avena sterilis

What is the common name of Avena sterilis?

Barren oat

What is the natural habitat of Avena sterilis?

It is found in dry grasslands, meadows, and roadsides in Europe, Asia, and North Africa.

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:391787-1: 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].