Festuca cundinamarcae - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
E.B.Alexeev
Source:
wcs
Year:
1984
Citation Micro:
Bot. Zhurn. (Moscow & Leningrad) 69: 1548 (1984)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000870202
Common Names
- Festuca cundinamarcae
- Cundinamarca Fescue
- Mountain Fescue
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Festuca cundinamarcae (also called Cundinamarca Fescue, among many other common names) is a perennial grass species native to the Mediterranean Basin. It has a tufted habit and grows to a height of 10-30 cm. It is found in dry grasslands, rocky slopes and coastal cliffs.
Uses & Benefits
Festuca cundinamarcae is used as a turf grass, for erosion control, and as an ornamental plant in gardens.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Festuca cundinamarcae is a small, yellow-green spikelet, with a single floret. The seed is a small, dark brown, oblong caryopsis. The seedlings are thin, green, and have a single leaf.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Festuca cundinamarcae is a perennial grass that grows best in full sun and well-drained soil. It is tolerant of drought and can be propagated by seed or division. It can also be propagated by cuttings taken from the parent plant.
Where to Find Festuca cundinamarcae
Festuca cundinamarcae is native to South America.
Festuca cundinamarcae FAQ
What is the scientific name of Festuca cundinamarcae?
Festuca cundinamarcae
What type of grass is Festuca cundinamarcae?
Cool-season grass
What is the ideal temperature for Festuca cundinamarcae?
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
Evgueni Alexeiev (1946-1987): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'E.B.Alexeev' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:277161-2: 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].