Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
foliosa
ID:
853220

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Hack.) Rivas Mart., Lousã, Fern.Prieto, E.Días, J.C.Costa

Source:
wcs

Year:
2002

Citation Micro:
Itin. Geobot. 15: 698 (2002)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000852555

Common Names

  • Leafy Avenella
  • Leafy Hairgrass
  • Leafy Hair-Grass

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Description

Avenella foliosa (also called 'Foliose 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 foliosa is used as an ornamental plant and for erosion control.

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 foliosa is a perennial grass that can be propagated by seed or division. It is best grown in full sun in moist, well-drained soil. It is tolerant of a wide range of soil types and is drought tolerant once established. It can be mowed to keep it from becoming too tall, and it can be divided every few years to keep it healthy and vigorous.

Where to Find Avenella foliosa

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

Avenella foliosa FAQ

What is the scientific name of Avenella foliosa?

Avenella foliosa

What is the common name of Avenella foliosa?

Leafy Avenella

What is the natural habitat of Avenella foliosa?

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

Salvador Rivas Martínez (1935-2020): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Rivas Mart.' in the authors string.
José Antonio Fernández Prieto (1950-2019): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Fern.Prieto' in the authors string.
José Carlos Costa (b.1955): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'J.C.Costa' in the authors string.
Mário Fernandes Lousa (b.1940): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Lousã' in the authors string.
Eduardo Días (b.1958): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'E.Días' in the authors string.
Carlos Aguiar (b.1963): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.Aguiar' in the authors string.
Eduard Hackel (1850-1926): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hack.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:20009208-1: 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].