Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Species:
bosseri
ID:
1517873

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

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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.

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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].