Status:
valid
Authors:
(J.Woods) Pilg.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1938
Citation Micro:
Repert. Spec. Nov. Regni Veg. 45: 7 (1938)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000873917
Common Names
- Parlatore's Oat Grass
- Helictotrichon Parlatorei
- Blue Oat Grass
Description
Helictotrichon parlatorei (also called Parlatore's Oat Grass, among many other common names) is a perennial grass with a tufted habit. It has a blue-green foliage and produces flowers in the summer. It is native to the Mediterranean region and grows best in well-drained soils in full sun.
Uses & Benefits
Helictotrichon parlatorei is a species of grass that is used as an ornamental grass in gardens and landscaping. It is drought tolerant and can be used to create a low-maintenance ground cover. It is also used to stabilize soil and can be used to prevent erosion.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Helictotrichon parlatorei has yellow flowers with white anthers. The seed is a small, black, ovoid-shaped seed. The seedlings have a single, narrow, linear leaf.
Cultivation and Propagation
Helictotrichon parlatorei is a species of grass native to the Mediterranean region. It is a perennial grass that grows in clumps and can reach up to 60 cm in height. It prefers full sun and well-drained soils. Propagation is done by seed or division of the clumps. Seeds should be sown in the spring and division can be done in the spring or autumn.
Where to Find Helictotrichon parlatorei
Helictotrichon parlatorei can be found in the Mediterranean region.
Helictotrichon parlatorei FAQ
What is the scientific name of Helictotrichon parlatorei?
Helictotrichon parlatorei
What are the common names of Helictotrichon parlatorei?
Parlatore's Oat Grass
What is the hardiness zone of Helictotrichon parlatorei?
4-9
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:404611-1: 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].