Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Species:
versicolor
ID:
874678

Status:
valid

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

Source:
wcs

Year:
1827

Citation Micro:
Mant. 3(Add. 1): 526 1827

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000874013



Common Names

  • Helictotrichon Versicolor
  • Versicolor Oat Grass
  • Versicolor Fescue


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Description

Helictotrichon versicolor (also called Variegated Oat Grass, among many other common names) is a species of grass native to Europe, North Africa, and the Middle East. It is a perennial grass with a tufted habit and grey-green foliage. It grows in meadows, pastures, and other grasslands, and is often used as an ornamental grass in gardens.

Uses & Benefits

Helictotrichon versicolor 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 versicolor 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 versicolor 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 versicolor

Helictotrichon versicolor can be found in the Mediterranean region.

Helictotrichon versicolor FAQ

What is the scientific name of Helictotrichon versicolor?

Helictotrichon versicolor

What are the common names of Helictotrichon versicolor?

Variegated Oat Grass

What is the hardiness zone of Helictotrichon versicolor?

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

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-418551: Based on the initial data import
Josef August Schultes (1773-1831): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Schult.' in the authors string.
Dominique Villars (1745-1814): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Vill.' in the authors string.
Julius Hermann Schultes (1804-1840): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Schult.f.' in the authors string.