Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Species:
cycladum
ID:
874504

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Rech.f. & T.C.Scheff.) Rech.f.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1943

Citation Micro:
Denkschr. Akad. Wiss. Wien, Math.-Naturwiss. Kl. 105: 791 (1943)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000873839

Common Names

  • Cyclades Blue Oat Grass
  • Blue Oat Grass
  • Cyclades Blue Oats

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Description

Helictotrichon cycladum (also called Blue Oat Grass, Blue Oats, among many other common names) is a perennial grass with blue-green foliage and a clumping habit. It is native to the Mediterranean region and grows best in full sun and well-drained soil. It is often found in meadows, grasslands, and along roadsides.

Uses & Benefits

Helictotrichon cycladum 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

Flower of Helictotrichon cycladum is yellow, with a diameter of 4-6 mm. Seed is small, brown and oblong. Seedlings are short, with a single leaf and a short stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Helictotrichon cycladum 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 cycladum

Helictotrichon cycladum is native to the Mediterranean region and can be found in dry, sunny areas.

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

Karl Heinz Rechinger (1906-1998): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Rech.f.' in the authors string.
Rudolph Scheffer (1844-1880): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Scheff.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:404567-1: 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].