Avena abyssinica
Abyssinian Oat, Ethiopian Oat
Also known as: Avena abyssinica f. glaberrima Chiov. +19 more
- Avena abyssinica f. glaberrima Chiov.
- Avena abyssinica var. baldratiana Cufod.
- Avena abyssinica var. chiovendae Mordv.
- Avena abyssinica var. hildebrandtii (Korn.) Cif.
- Avena abyssinica var. neoschimperi Cufod.
- Avena abyssinica var. subglaberrima (Malzev) Mansf.
- Avena alba subsp. abyssinica (Hochst.) Á.Löve & D.Löve
- Avena barbata var. abbreviata Hausskn.
- Avena barbata var. pseudoabyssinica Tab.Morais
- Avena sativa var. abyssinica (Hochst.) J.Koenig
- Avena sativa var. abyssinica (Hochst.) Körn.
- Avena sativa var. abyssinica Engl.
- Avena sativa var. braunii J.Koenig
- Avena sativa var. braunii Körn.
- Avena sativa var. hildebrandtii J.Koenig
- Avena sativa var. hildebrandtii Körn.
- Avena sativa var. schimperi J.Koenig
- Avena sativa var. schimperi Körn.
- Avena strigosa subsp. abyssinica (Hochst.) Thell.
- Avena strigosa var. abyssinica (Hochst.) Hausskn.
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Poaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a annual.
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Avena abyssinica (commonly known as Abyssinian oat or Ethiopian oat) is a grass belonging to the Poaceae family. Naturally occurring in Africa, this species is primarily associated with seasonally dry tropical conditions.
Macro Climate
Tropical
Plant Type
Grass
Plant Type
Annual
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
AFRICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Northeast Tropical Africa
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Djibouti, Eritrea, Ethiopia
Introduced Range
Plants flagged as 'Introduced' have been transported outside their native historical range by human activity. While many are common ornamentals, some may become naturalized or invasive in local environments. Local ecological guidelines require verification prior to planting.
Botanical Countries (Non-Native)
Saudi Arabia, Yemen