Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
belensis
ID:
870245

Status:
valid

Authors:
M.Toman

Source:
wcs

Year:
1974

Citation Micro:
Feddes Repert. 85: 566 (1974)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000869580

Common Names

  • Belensis Festuca
  • Festuca Grass
  • Festuca

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Description

Festuca belensis (also called Belen fescue, among many other common names) is a species of grass native to South America. It grows in meadows, steppes, and other grassy areas, and can reach heights of up to 1.2 meters.

Uses & Benefits

Festuca belensis is an ornamental grass, grown for its attractive foliage and its ability to tolerate a wide range of climates. It is often used as a hedge or screen plant, and can also be used as a groundcover. It is also popular in bonsai culture.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Festuca belensis has small, white flowers that are clustered together in panicles. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are slender and upright.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Festuca belensis is a clumping bamboo that grows in a variety of climates. It can be propagated by division or cuttings. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and partial shade. It can tolerate full sun but may need more watering in hot climates. It is frost-tolerant and can be grown in USDA zones 6-9.

Where to Find Festuca belensis

Festuca belensis can be found in the Himalayan Mountains of China, Nepal, and India.

Festuca belensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Festuca belensis?

Festuca belensis

What is the common name of Festuca belensis?

Bel Fescue

What is the hardiness zone of Festuca belensis?

5-9

Species in the Festuca genus

Festuca belensis, Festuca fleischeri, Festuca flischeri, Festuca hackelii, Festuca jierru, Festuca kolesnikovii, Festuca napocae, Festuca oenensis, Festuca osswaldii, Festuca pocutica, Festuca pseudovaria, Festuca savulescui, Festuca sjuzevii, Festuca vihorlatica, Festuca wettsteinii, Festuca zobelii, Festuca abyssinica, Festuca acamptophylla, Festuca acanthophylla, Festuca achtarovii, Festuca actae, Festuca acuminata, Festuca adamovicii, Festuca adanensis, Festuca afghanica, Festuca aguana, Festuca agustini, Festuca airoides, Festuca akhanii, Festuca alaica, Festuca alatavica, Festuca alexeenkoi, Festuca alfrediana, Festuca algeriensis, Festuca alopecuros, Festuca alpestris, Festuca alpina, Festuca altaica, Festuca altissima, Festuca altopyrenaica, Festuca ambigua, Festuca amblyodes, Festuca amethystina, Festuca ampla, Festuca amplissima, Festuca amurensis, Festuca anatolica, Festuca ancachsana, Festuca andicola, Festuca antucensis,

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

IPNI record: 50875402-1: Originally associated with wfo-0001275331
The Plant List version 1.0, record: tro-50278320: Originally associated with wfo-0001275331
The Plant List version 1.1, record: tro-50278320: Originally associated with wfo-0001275331
Miloslav Toman (b.1932): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'M.Toman' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:402423-1: 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].