Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
carchiense
ID:
870729

Status:
valid

Authors:
Stancík

Source:
wcs

Year:
2004

Citation Micro:
Folia Geobot. Phytotax. 39: 98 2004

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000870064

Common Names

  • Carchiense Fescue
  • Carchiense Festuca
  • Fescue Festuca

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Description

Festuca carchiense (also called Carchi Fescue, among many other common names) is a species of grass native to South America. It is a perennial grass with a tufted growth habit, and grows to a height of 0.3–0.6 m. It is found in grasslands, meadows, and open woodlands in Ecuador.

Uses & Benefits

Festuca carchiense is a species of grass used for turf and ornamental grasses. It is also used for erosion control and as a ground cover in landscaping.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Festuca carchiense is a spikelet of small, greenish-yellow flowers. The seeds are small, brownish-black and oval in shape. The seedlings are thin and grass-like.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Festuca carchiense is a perennial grass that can be grown in full sun or partial shade. It prefers well-drained soil and can be propagated from seed or division. Seeds should be sown in the spring or early summer and kept moist until germination occurs. Division should be done in the spring or fall and the divisions should be planted in a moist, well-drained soil.

Where to Find Festuca carchiense

Festuca carchiense can be found in Ecuador.

Festuca carchiense FAQ

What is the scientific name of Festuca carchiense?

Festuca carchiense

What type of plant is Festuca carchiense?

Grass

Where is Festuca carchiense native to?

South America

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,