Festuca coromotensis - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Briceño
Source:
wcs
Year:
1994
Citation Micro:
Ernstia , n.s., 4: 76 (1994)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000870178
Common Names
- Festuca coromotensis
- Coromoto Fescue
- Mountain Fescue
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Festuca coromotensis (also called Coromoto Fescue, among many other common names) is a species of grass in the Poaceae family. It is native to South America, and is found in grasslands, meadows, and other open habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Festuca coromotensis is an ornamental grass that is used in landscaping. It has a fine texture and is drought tolerant, making it an ideal choice for low-maintenance landscaping. It can also be used to help control erosion on slopes and hillsides.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Festuca coromotensis is a small, greenish-white spikelet, with a single floret. The seed is a small, dark brown caryopsis. The seedling is a small, slender grass with a single leaf blade.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Festuca coromotensis is a perennial grass that can be propagated by seed. It prefers well-drained soils and full sun. It is tolerant of drought and frost and can be grown in a wide range of soil types.
Where to Find Festuca coromotensis
Festuca coromotensis is native to South America.
Festuca coromotensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Festuca coromotensis?
Festuca coromotensis
What type of grass is Festuca coromotensis?
Cool-season grass
What is the ideal temperature for Festuca coromotensis?
Between 10-20°C
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
Benito Briceño: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Briceño' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:303526-2: 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].