Status:
valid
Authors:
Schreb.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1771
Citation Micro:
Spic. Fl. Lips. : 52 (1771)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000852368
Common Names
- Strigose Oat
- Strigose Avena
- Strigose Wild Oat
Description
Avena strigosa (also called Strigose 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 strigosa 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 strigosa var. trichophora (Thell.) E.Morren
Avena strigosa var. solida (Hausskn.) Malzev
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Avena strigosa 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.
Cultivation and Propagation
Avena strigosa is an annual grass that can be grown from seed. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is best propagated by sowing the seeds directly into the soil in early spring. The seeds should be covered lightly with soil and watered regularly. It can also be propagated by division in the spring.
Where to Find Avena strigosa
Avena strigosa can be found in temperate regions of Europe, Asia, and North America.
Avena strigosa FAQ
What is the scientific name of Avena strigosa?
Avena strigosa
What is the common name of Avena strigosa?
Strigose oat
What is the natural habitat of Avena strigosa?
It is found in dry grasslands, meadows, and roadsides in Europe, Asia, and North Africa.
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:391799-1: 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].