Status:
valid
Authors:
Renvoize
Source:
rhakhis
Year:
2018
Citation Micro:
Fl. Mascar. 203: 43 (2018)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-1000004710
Common Names
- Helictotrichon bosseri
- Bosseri Helictotrichon
- Helictotrichon
Description
Helictotrichon bosseri (also called Blue Oat Grass, among many other common names) is a perennial grass native to the Mediterranean region. It has a tufted habit and forms a clump of narrow, blue-green leaves. It is found in rocky areas, grasslands, and open woodlands.
Uses & Benefits
Helictotrichon bosseri is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge plant. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Helictotrichon bosseri has small, blue flowers that are arranged in clusters at the tips of the branches. The seeds are small, dark brown and oval in shape. The seedlings are small, with oval-shaped leaves and blue flowers.
Cultivation and Propagation
Helictotrichon bosseri is a perennial grass native to Europe. It can be propagated from seed or division. When propagating from seed, the seeds should be sown in a well-draining potting mix and kept moist. Division should be done in the spring or fall. The divisions should be planted in a well-draining potting mix and kept moist until they have established.
Where to Find Helictotrichon bosseri
Helictotrichon bosseri can be found in the Alps of Europe.
Helictotrichon bosseri FAQ
What is the scientific name of Helictotrichon bosseri?
Helictotrichon bosseri
What are the common names of Helictotrichon bosseri?
Blue oat grass, Bosser's oat grass
What is the native range of Helictotrichon bosseri?
Europe, North Africa, and the Middle East
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
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77200945-1: 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].