Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Species:
tianschanicum
ID:
874667

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Roshev.) Henrard

Source:
wcs

Year:
1940

Citation Micro:
Blumea 3: 429 (1940)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000874002



Common Names

  • Helictotrichon Tianschanicum
  • Tianschanicum Oat Grass
  • Tianschanicum Fescue


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Description

Helictotrichon tianschanicum (also called Tianshan 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 tianschanicum is a popular ornamental grass that is used in gardens and landscapes for its attractive foliage and flowers. It can also be used to make herbal teas and medicines.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Helictotrichon tianschanicum 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 tianschanicum 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 tianschanicum

Helictotrichon tianschanicum can be found in the Mediterranean region.

Helictotrichon tianschanicum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Helictotrichon tianschanicum?

Helictotrichon tianschanicum

What are the common names of Helictotrichon tianschanicum?

Tianschan Oat Grass

What is the hardiness zone of Helictotrichon tianschanicum?

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

Roman Rozhevits (1882-1949): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Roshev.' 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:404640-1: 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].