Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Species:
elatius
ID:
850273

Status:
valid

Authors:
(L.) P.Beauv. ex J.Presl & C.Presl

Source:
wcs

Year:
1819

Citation Micro:
Fl. Cech. : 17 (1819)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000849608



Common Names

  • Elatius Oat Grass
  • Elatius Arrhenatherum
  • Elatius Arrhenatherum


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Description

Arrhenatherum elatius (also called Tall False Oat-grass, among many other common names) is a perennial grass species native to Europe and Asia. It is a tufted grass with erect stems and a short rhizome. It grows in dry grasslands, meadows, and open woods.

Uses & Benefits

Arrhenatherum elatius is used as a forage crop for livestock, as well as for soil stabilization and erosion control.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Arrhenatherum elatius sub. bulbosum (Willd.) Schübl. & G.Martens
Arrhenatherum elatius sub. sardoum (Em.Schmid) Gamisans
Arrhenatherum elatius for. riofrioi (Sennen) Maire & Weiller
Arrhenatherum elatius for. servitii (Domin) Podp.
Arrhenatherum elatius sub. vulgare (Fr.) Hyl.
Arrhenatherum elatius sub. elatius
Arrhenatherum elatius for. flavescens (P.Niels. ex Lange) Holmb.
Arrhenatherum elatius var. elatius
Arrhenatherum elatius sub. cypricola (H.Scholz) Romero Zarco

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Arrhenatherum elatius is a small, yellowish-green flower head with a single floret. The seed is a small, dark brown, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small and have a single, thin stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Arrhenatherum elatius is a perennial grass that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. It is tolerant of drought and will grow in a wide range of soils. It is best to cut back the foliage in late winter to encourage fresh growth in the spring.

Where to Find Arrhenatherum elatius

Arrhenatherum elatius can be found in Europe, North Africa, and the Middle East.

Arrhenatherum elatius FAQ

What is the scientific name of Arrhenatherum elatius?

Arrhenatherum elatius

What is the common name of Arrhenatherum elatius?

Tall oat-grass

Where is Arrhenatherum elatius found?

Arrhenatherum elatius is found in Europe, North Africa, and parts of Asia.

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

Palisot de Beauvois (1752-1820): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'P.Beauv.' in the authors string.
Carl Borivoj Presl (1794-1852): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.Presl' in the authors string.
Carl Linnaeus (1707-1778): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.' in the authors string.
Jan Svatopluk Presl (1791-1849): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'J.Presl' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:389923-1: 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].