Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Species:
turcomanicum
ID:
874673

Status:
valid

Authors:
Czopanov

Source:
wcs

Year:
1970

Citation Micro:
Novosti Sist. Vyssh. Rast. 6: 23 (1969 publ. 1970)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000874008

Common Names

  • Helictotrichon Turcomanicum
  • Turcomanicum Oat Grass
  • Turcomanicum Fescue

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Description

Helictotrichon turcomanicum (also called Turcoman Oat Grass, among many other common names) is a species of grass native to Central 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 turcomanicum is an attractive ornamental grass that can be used to add texture and color to gardens and landscapes. It is also used for erosion control and soil stabilization.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Helictotrichon turcomanicum is a small, yellow-green spikelet, with a single floret. The seed is a small, brown, oval-shaped grain. The seedling is a small, grass-like plant with a single, thin stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Helictotrichon turcomanicum 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 turcomanicum

Helictotrichon turcomanicum can be found in the Mediterranean region.

Helictotrichon turcomanicum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Helictotrichon turcomanicum?

Helictotrichon turcomanicum

What are the common names of Helictotrichon turcomanicum?

Turkmen Oat Grass

What is the hardiness zone of Helictotrichon turcomanicum?

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

P.C. Czopanov (b.1927): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Czopanov' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:404644-1: 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].