Status:
valid
Authors:
(Vavilov) Nevski
Source:
wcs
Year:
1934
Citation Micro:
Trudy Sredne-Aziatsk. Gosud. Univ., Ser. 8b, Bot. 17: 5 (1934)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000852453
Common Names
- Volga Oat
- Volga Wild Oat
- Volga Common Oat
Description
Avena volgensis (also called Volga Oat, among many other common names) is an annual grass species native to Europe and Asia. It grows in meadows, pastures and other grassy areas.
Uses & Benefits
Avena volgensis is used as an ornamental plant and for erosion control.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Avena volgensis has a small, yellowish flower that produces a single seed. The seedlings are slender and have long, narrow leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Avena volgensis is a species of wild oat native to North Africa. It is a perennial grass that grows to a height of 0.5–1 m (1.6–3.3 ft). It is adapted to a wide range of soils, from sandy to clay, and is tolerant of drought and frost. It is propagated by seed and can be planted in spring or fall. It is best grown in full sun and prefers moist, well-drained soil.
Where to Find Avena volgensis
Avena volgensis can be found in the Caucasus, Turkey, and Iran.
Avena volgensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Avena volgensis?
Avena volgensis
What is the common name of Avena volgensis?
Volga oat
What is the family of Avena volgensis?
Poaceae
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:391857-1: 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].