Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Species:
avenaceus
ID:
867785

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Lindl.) C.E.Hubb.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1934

Citation Micro:
Bull. Misc. Inform. Kew 1934: 450 (1934)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000867120

Common Names

  • Enneapogon avenaceus
  • Avenaceus Wheatgrass
  • Avenaceus Couchgrass

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Description

Enneapogon avenaceus (also called Oat-like Feathergrass, among many other common names) is a perennial grass native to Africa. It has narrow, flat leaves with a pointed tip and a hairy surface. It grows in dry, sandy soils and is often found in prairies, meadows, and along roadsides.

Uses & Benefits

Enneapogon avenaceus is used as a forage crop and as a soil stabilizer. It is also used in the production of ethanol and as a source of biofuel.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Enneapogon avenaceus is a small, yellow flower with five petals and a yellow center. The seed is a small, round, black seed. The seedlings are thin, slender, and have a long, narrow leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Enneapogon avenaceus can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature plants and rooted in a moist soil mix. Both methods require bright, indirect light and temperatures between 65-75°F (18-24°C).

Where to Find Enneapogon avenaceus

Enneapogon avenaceus can be found in North America, Europe, and Asia. It is a perennial grass that grows in dry, open areas, such as fields and meadows.

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

John Lindley (1799-1865): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Lindl.' in the authors string.
Charles Edward Hubbard (1900-1980): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.E.Hubb.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:400618-1: 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].