Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Species:
pubescens
ID:
874615

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Huds.) Schult. & Schult.f.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1827

Citation Micro:
Mant. 3(Add. 1): 256 1827

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000873950

Common Names

  • Downy Oat Grass
  • Helictotrichon Pubescens
  • Blue Oat Grass

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Description

Helictotrichon pubescens (also called Velvet Oat Grass, among many other common names) is a species of grass native to Europe, North Africa and temperate Asia. It grows in meadows, pastures, and along roadsides, and is a popular ornamental grass. It has an upright habit, with narrow, arching leaves and a tuft of velvety-brown flower spikes in summer.

Uses & Benefits

Helictotrichon pubescens is an ornamental grass that is used in landscaping and gardens. It has a very attractive blue-green foliage and is drought tolerant, making it a great choice for low-maintenance gardens. It can also be used to create a low-maintenance lawn, as it requires little maintenance and is very hardy.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Flower: Helictotrichon pubescens has small, yellow-brown spikelets. Seed: The seeds are small, dark brown and have a smooth texture. Seedlings: The seedlings are short, with a single, narrow leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Helictotrichon pubescens 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 pubescens

Helictotrichon pubescens can be found in Turkey.

Helictotrichon pubescens FAQ

What is the scientific name of Helictotrichon pubescens?

Helictotrichon pubescens

What is the growth rate of Helictotrichon pubescens?

Slow to moderate

What is the soil type suitable for Helictotrichon pubescens?

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

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-418494: Based on the initial data import
William Hudson (1730-1793): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Huds.' in the authors string.
Josef August Schultes (1773-1831): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Schult.' in the authors string.
Julius Hermann Schultes (1804-1840): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Schult.f.' in the authors string.