Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Species:
planifolium
ID:
874590

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Willk.) Holub

Source:
wcs

Year:
1974

Citation Micro:
Folia Geobot. Phytotax. 9: 273 (1974)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000873925

Common Names

  • Plain-Leaved Oat Grass
  • Helictotrichon Planifolium
  • Blue Oat Grass

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Description

Helictotrichon planifolium (also called Flat-leaved oat grass, among many other common names) is a perennial grass native to Europe and Asia. It is found in dry, sandy soils, as well as in moist, shady areas.

Uses & Benefits

Helictotrichon planifolium 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 planifolium has yellow flowers with white anthers. The seed is a small, black, ovoid-shaped seed. The seedlings have a single, narrow, linear leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Helictotrichon planifolium is a species of grass native to Europe and Asia. 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 planifolium

Helictotrichon planifolium can be found in Turkey.

Helictotrichon planifolium FAQ

What is the scientific name of Helictotrichon planifolium?

Helictotrichon planifolium

What is the growth rate of Helictotrichon planifolium?

Slow to moderate

What is the soil type suitable for Helictotrichon planifolium?

Well-drained, sandy or loamy soil

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

Josef Holub (1930-1999): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Holub' in the authors string.
Heinrich Moritz Willkomm (1821-1895): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Willk.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:404616-1: 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].