Festuca drakensbergensis - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Sylvester, Soreng & M.D.P.V.Sylvester
Source:
rhakhis
Year:
2020
Citation Micro:
PhytoKeys 162: 50 (2020)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001441207
Common Names
- Festuca drakensbergensis
- Festuca
- Drakensbergensis
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Festuca drakensbergensis (also called 'Drakensberg Fescue' and 'Drakensberg-leaf Fescue', among many other common names) is a small, cushion-forming moss found in the Southern Hemisphere. It has a yellow-green color and is characterized by its small, densely-packed leaves. It is native to South America, South Africa, and Australia, and is typically found in moist, shady habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Festuca drakensbergensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Festuca drakensbergensis is a small, yellowish-green spikelet, with a single floret. The seed is a small, brown, oblong nutlet. The seedlings are small, with a single, narrow leaf.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Festuca drakensbergensis is a species of grass that can be propagated by seed or division. It is best grown in full sun or partial shade and prefers a soil pH of 6.0-7.5. It can be grown in a variety of soils, such as sandy, loamy, or clay.
Where to Find Festuca drakensbergensis
Festuca drakensbergensis can be found in the Northern Cape province of South Africa.
Festuca drakensbergensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Festuca drakensbergensis?
Festuca drakensbergensis
What is the natural habitat of Festuca drakensbergensis?
Dry deciduous forests
What are the uses of Festuca drakensbergensis?
Used as a medicinal plant, for fodder, and for fuel
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:77211930-1: 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].