Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Species:
blavii
ID:
874482

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Asch. & Janka) C.E.Hubb.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1939

Citation Micro:
Bull. Misc. Inform. Kew 1939: 101 1939

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000873817

Common Names

  • Helictotrichon blavii
  • Blavii Helictotrichon
  • Blavii's Helictotrichon

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Description

Helictotrichon blavii (also called Blav's Oat Grass, among many other common names) is a perennial grass native to Europe and Asia. It has erect stems and blue-green foliage. It grows in meadows, pastures, and grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Helictotrichon blavii is a grass that is commonly used as an ornamental grass in gardens and landscaping. It is also used as a ground cover in areas with poor soil and is drought tolerant. It has a low maintenance requirement and can be used to create a natural look in a garden.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Helictotrichon blavii has small, yellow flowers that are clustered in a spike-like inflorescence. The seeds are small, brown and oval-shaped. The seedlings have narrow, linear leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Helictotrichon blavii is a perennial grass that is native to the Mediterranean region. It is easy to cultivate and propagate, and can be grown from seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil, and is drought-tolerant once established. It can be used as an ornamental grass in gardens, or as a ground cover in areas with poor soil. It can also be used as a lawn substitute in areas with dry conditions.

Where to Find Helictotrichon blavii

Helictotrichon blavii is native to the Mediterranean region.

Helictotrichon blavii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Helictotrichon blavii?

Helictotrichon blavii

What are the common names of Helictotrichon blavii?

Blav's Oatgrass, Blav's Oat-grass, Blav's Oat Grass

What is the growth habit of Helictotrichon blavii?

It is a tufted, perennial grass with a spreading habit.

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

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-418373: Based on the initial data import
Paul Friedrich August Ascherson (1834-1913): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Asch.' in the authors string.
Victor von Janka (1837-1890): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Janka' in the authors string.
Charles Edward Hubbard (1900-1980): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.E.Hubb.' in the authors string.