Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Species:
fedtschenkoi
ID:
874520

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Hack.) Henrard

Source:
wcs

Year:
1940

Citation Micro:
Blumea 3: 429 (1940)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000873855

Common Names

  • Fedtschenko Blue Oat Grass
  • Blue Oat Grass
  • Fedtschenko Blue Oats

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Description

Helictotrichon fedtschenkoi (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 Central Asia and grows best in full sun and well-drained soil. It is often found in meadows, grasslands, and along roadsides.

Uses & Benefits

Helictotrichon fedtschenkoi is often used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscaping. It can also be used as a food source for livestock.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Flower of Helictotrichon fedtschenkoi 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 fedtschenkoi is a species of grass in the Poaceae family. It is native to China, Mongolia, and Russia. It is a perennial grass that grows in clumps and is drought tolerant. It can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil.

Where to Find Helictotrichon fedtschenkoi

Helictotrichon fedtschenkoi is native to Central Asia and can be found in dry, sunny areas.

Helictotrichon fedtschenkoi FAQ

What is the scientific name of Helictotrichon fedtschenkoi?

Helictotrichon fedtschenkoi

What is the common name of Helictotrichon fedtschenkoi?

Fedtschenko's Blue Oat Grass

What is the growth habit of Helictotrichon fedtschenkoi?

Clump-forming

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

Johannes Theodoor Henrard (1881-1974): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Henrard' in the authors string.
Eduard Hackel (1850-1926): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hack.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:404574-1: 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].