Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Species:
polyneurum
ID:
874591

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Hook.f.) Henrard

Source:
wcs

Year:
1940

Citation Micro:
Blumea 3: 425 (1940)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000873926

Common Names

  • Many-Nerved Oat Grass
  • Helictotrichon Polyneurum
  • Blue Oat Grass

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Description

Helictotrichon polyneurum (also called Many-nerved 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 polyneurum 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 polyneurum 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 polyneurum 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 polyneurum

Helictotrichon polyneurum can be found in Turkey.

Helictotrichon polyneurum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Helictotrichon polyneurum?

Helictotrichon polyneurum

What is the growth rate of Helictotrichon polyneurum?

Slow to moderate

What is the soil type suitable for Helictotrichon polyneurum?

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

Joseph Dalton Hooker (1817-1911): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hook.f.' in the authors string.
Johannes Theodoor Henrard (1881-1974): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Henrard' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:404617-1: 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].