Status:
valid
Authors:
(Roshev.) Henrard
Source:
wcs
Year:
1940
Citation Micro:
Blumea 3: 431 (1940)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000873876
Common Names
- Hissar Blue Oat Grass
- Blue Oat Grass
- Hissar Blue Oats
Description
Helictotrichon hissaricum (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 hissaricum is a grass species that is commonly used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used for erosion control, as it helps to stabilize the soil. It is also used as a ground cover in dry areas and is tolerant of poor soils.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Helictotrichon hissaricum 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.
Cultivation and Propagation
Helictotrichon hissaricum is a clump-forming, cool-season grass that grows in full sun or partial shade. It is best grown in well-drained, moderately fertile soil. Propagate by division in spring or autumn, or by seed sown in spring.
Where to Find Helictotrichon hissaricum
Helictotrichon hissaricum is native to Central Asia and can be found in dry, sunny areas.
Helictotrichon hissaricum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Helictotrichon hissaricum?
Helictotrichon hissaricum
What is the common name of Helictotrichon hissaricum?
Hissar Blue Oat Grass
What is the growth habit of Helictotrichon hissaricum?
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
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:404582-1: 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].