Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Species:
abietetorum
ID:
874457

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Ohwi) Ohwi

Source:
wcs

Year:
1937

Citation Micro:
Acta Phytotax. Geobot. 6: 151 (1937)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000873792

Common Names

  • Helictotrichon abietetorum
  • Abietetorum Helictotrichon
  • Abietetorum's Helictotrichon

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Description

Helictotrichon abietetorum (also called Alpine Oat Grass, among many other common names) is a perennial grass with a tufted habit. It has a blue-green foliage and produces flowers in the summer. It is native to the Alps and grows best in well-drained soils in full sun.

Uses & Benefits

Helictotrichon abietetorum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, and its leaves are used in traditional medicine.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Helictotrichon abietetorum has small, yellowish-green flowers that are clustered in the leaf axils. The seeds are small, black, and glossy. The seedlings are slender and have long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Helictotrichon abietetorum is a perennial grass which is propagated by seed. It prefers a sunny position in moist, well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate light frost. Mow regularly to maintain its shape and size.

Where to Find Helictotrichon abietetorum

Helictotrichon abietetorum is native to the Alps and the Carpathians.

Helictotrichon abietetorum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Helictotrichon abietetorum?

Helictotrichon abietetorum

What is the common name of Helictotrichon abietetorum?

Fir Oat Grass

What is the habitat of Helictotrichon abietetorum?

It grows in dry grasslands, meadows, and roadsides

Species in the Helictotrichon genus

Helictotrichon krischae, Helictotrichon blavii, Helictotrichon cantabricum, Helictotrichon convolutum, Helictotrichon cycladum, Helictotrichon decorum, Helictotrichon delavayi, Helictotrichon desertorum, Helictotrichon fedtschenkoi, Helictotrichon filifolium, Helictotrichon hideoi, Helictotrichon hissaricum, Helictotrichon krylovii, Helictotrichon leianthum, Helictotrichon macrostachyum, Helictotrichon mongolicum, Helictotrichon mortonianum, Helictotrichon murcicum, Helictotrichon parlatorei, Helictotrichon petzense, Helictotrichon planifolium, Helictotrichon polyneurum, Helictotrichon pubescens, Helictotrichon sangilense, Helictotrichon sarracenorum, Helictotrichon sedenense, Helictotrichon sempervirens, Helictotrichon setaceum, Helictotrichon sumatrense, Helictotrichon tianschanicum, Helictotrichon tibeticum, Helictotrichon turcomanicum, Helictotrichon versicolor, Helictotrichon yunnanense, Helictotrichon devesae, Helictotrichon uniyalii, Helictotrichon cazorlense, Helictotrichon abietetorum, Helictotrichon bosseri,

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

Jisaburo Ohwi (1905-1977): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Ohwi' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:404540-1: 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].