Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
flexuosa
ID:
853217

Status:
valid

Authors:
(L.) Drejer

Source:
wcs

Year:
1838

Citation Micro:
Fl. Excurs. Hafn. : 32 (1838)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000852552

Common Names

  • Flexuous Avenella
  • Flexuous Hairgrass
  • Flexuous Hair-Grass

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Description

Avenella flexuosa (also called 'Flexuous Avenella', among many other common names) is a perennial grass species native to Central Asia. It typically grows to a height of 20-50 cm and has a slender, erect stem. It is found in dry grasslands, steppes, and meadows, often in areas of shallow soil.

Uses & Benefits

Avenella flexuosa is used as an ornamental plant and for erosion control.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Avenella flexuosa sub. corsica (Tausch) Holub
Avenella flexuosa sub. iberica (Rivas Mart.) Valdés & H.Scholz
Avenella flexuosa sub. afromontana (C.E.Hubb.) Veldkamp
Avenella flexuosa sub. ligulata (Stapf) Veldkamp
Avenella flexuosa sub. maderensis (Hack. & Bornm.) Veldkamp
Avenella flexuosa sub. mairei (Sennen) F.Albers ex Veldkamp
Avenella flexuosa sub. stricta (Willk. & Lange) Veldkamp
Avenella flexuosa sub. flexuosa

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Flower: yellow, cup-shaped, and with a yellow center. Seed: small, oval, and brown. Seedlings: slender and upright.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Avenella flexuosa is a species of wild oat that is native to the Mediterranean region. It is a perennial grass that grows in clumps and can reach up to 1.2 m in height. It prefers full sun and well-drained soils. Propagation is by seed, which should be sown in spring or autumn. The seeds should be sown directly into the soil and lightly covered. Water regularly until the plants are established.

Where to Find Avenella flexuosa

Avenella flexuosa can be found in Europe, North Africa, and parts of Asia.

Avenella flexuosa FAQ

What is the scientific name of Avenella flexuosa?

Avenella flexuosa

What is the common name of Avenella flexuosa?

Flexuous Avenella

What is the natural habitat of Avenella flexuosa?

It is native to the Mediterranean region

Species in the Avenella genus

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.
Salomon Drejer (1813-1842): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Drejer' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:391947-1: 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].