Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
pubescens
ID:
853373

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Huds.) Dumort.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1868

Citation Micro:
Bull. Soc. Roy. Bot. Belgique 7: 68 (1868)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000852708

Common Names

  • Pubescens Oat
  • Hairy Oat
  • Pubescent Oat

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Description

Avenula pubescens (also called Downy Meadow-grass, among many other common names) is a species of grass native to the Mediterranean region and parts of the Middle East. It is a perennial grass that grows in meadows and grasslands, and is often found in disturbed areas. It has a tufted inflorescence, and its leaves are long and narrow with a pointed tip and covered with soft hairs.

Uses & Benefits

Avenula pubescens is used in traditional medicine to treat fever, headaches, and other ailments. It is also used as a natural insect repellent and as a soil conditioner.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Avenula pubescens has small yellow flowers, with the seed being a small, dark brown nutlet. The seedlings have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Avenula pubescens is a grass species native to the Mediterranean region. It is a perennial grass that grows in clumps and can reach a height of up to 1 m. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and full sun. Propagation is by seed or division of clumps. Seeds should be sown in spring or autumn and should be covered lightly with soil. Division of clumps can be done in spring or autumn.

Where to Find Avenula pubescens

Avenula pubescens can be found in the Mediterranean region, from Spain to Turkey.

Avenula pubescens FAQ

What is the scientific name of Avenula pubescens?

Avenula pubescens

What are the common names of Avenula pubescens?

Downy meadow-grass

What is the habitat of Avenula pubescens?

Grasslands, meadows, and pastures

Species in the Avenula 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

William Hudson (1730-1793): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Huds.' in the authors string.
Barthélémy Du Mortier (1797-1878): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Dumort.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:392028-1: 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].