Status:
valid
Authors:
Ohwi
Source:
wcs
Year:
1947
Citation Micro:
Bull. Tokyo Sci. Mus. 18: 7 (1947)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000873996
Common Names
- Helictotrichon Sumatrense
- Sumatrense Oat Grass
- Sumatrense Fescue
Description
Helictotrichon sumatrense (also called Sumatran Oat Grass, among many other common names) is a species of grass native to Southeast Asia. It is a perennial grass with a tufted habit and bluish-green foliage. It grows in meadows, pastures, and other grasslands, and is often used as an ornamental grass in gardens.
Uses & Benefits
Helictotrichon sumatrense 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
Helictotrichon sumatrense has small, yellow flowers that are about 0.5 cm in diameter. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have narrow, linear leaves that are about 0.5 cm long.
Cultivation and Propagation
Helictotrichon sumatrense is a perennial grass that grows best in full sun and well-drained soil. It is easy to propagate from seed or division. Divide the clumps in spring or early fall and replant in a sunny location. Seeds can be sown in spring or fall in a sunny location.
Where to Find Helictotrichon sumatrense
Helictotrichon sumatrense can be found in the Mediterranean region.
Helictotrichon sumatrense FAQ
What is the scientific name of Helictotrichon sumatrense?
Helictotrichon sumatrense
What are the common names of Helictotrichon sumatrense?
Sumatran Oat Grass
What is the hardiness zone of Helictotrichon sumatrense?
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:404636-1: 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].