Status:
valid
Authors:
(Kunth) Kunth
Source:
wcs
Year:
1829
Citation Micro:
Révis. Gramin. 1: 132 (1829)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000870028
Common Names
- Festuca caldasii
- Caldasii Fescue
- Caldasii Meadow Fescue
Description
Festuca caldasii (also called Caldas' Fescue, among many other common names) is a species of grass native to the Mediterranean region. It is a perennial grass with a tufted growth habit and grows to a height of up to 40 cm. It prefers dry and sunny habitats, such as pastures, grasslands, and rocky slopes.
Uses & Benefits
Festuca caldasii is a species of grass that is commonly used in lawns and gardens. It is drought tolerant and can be used as a ground cover or as an ornamental grass. It is also used to stabilize soil and prevent erosion.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Festuca caldasii is a small, greenish-white spikelet. The seed of Festuca caldasii is a small, dark brown grain. The seedlings of Festuca caldasii are thin, grass-like with a greenish-white color.
Cultivation and Propagation
Festuca caldasii is a perennial grass that grows in clumps and can reach heights of up to 16 inches. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is typically done by division of the clumps in the spring or fall. It is also possible to propagate Festuca caldasii from seed, which should be sown in the spring.
Where to Find Festuca caldasii
Festuca caldasii can be found in the Andes Mountains of Colombia and Ecuador.
Festuca caldasii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Festuca caldasii?
Festuca caldasii
Where is Festuca caldasii native to?
South America
What type of soil does Festuca caldasii prefer?
Well-drained, moist soil
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
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:402506-1: 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].