Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
catalanae
ID:
1546436

Status:
valid

Authors:
Enustsch. & Prob.

Source:
rhakhis

Year:
2021

Citation Micro:
Novosti Sist. Vyssh. Rast. 52: 22 (2021)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-1000027117

Common Names

  • Festuca catalanae
  • Catalanae Festuca
  • Festuca Plant

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Description

Festuca catalanae (also called Catalan Fescue, among many other common names) is a perennial grass native to Spain. It has long, narrow leaves and small, yellow-green flowers. It grows in dry, sandy soils, such as in coastal dunes.

Uses & Benefits

Festuca catalanae is a grass that is often used in landscaping for its attractive foliage and flowers. The leaves of this grass are often used in essential oils and perfumes.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Festuca catalanae has small, white flowers that are arranged in clusters. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have thin, light green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Festuca catalanae is a fast-growing, evergreen shrub that can reach up to 3 m in height. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is usually done by seed or division. The seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil and kept in a warm, humid environment until they have germinated. Division can be done in the spring or fall.

Where to Find Festuca catalanae

Festuca catalanae can be found in the tropical forests of Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador, and Peru.

Festuca catalanae FAQ

What is the scientific name of Festuca catalanae?

Festuca catalanae

What are the common names of Festuca catalanae?

Catalan Fescue

What is the natural habitat of Festuca catalanae?

It is native to Spain.

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:77298068-1: 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].