Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
guaramacalana
ID:
871310

Status:
valid

Authors:
Stancík

Source:
wcs

Year:
2004

Citation Micro:
Novon 14: 343 (2004)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000870645

Common Names

  • Guaramacal Fescue
  • Guaramacalana Fescue
  • Guaramacalense Fescue

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Description

Festuca guaramacalana (also called Guaramacal Fescue, among many other common names) is a species of grass in the family Poaceae. It is native to Europe, Asia, and North America, where it typically grows in dry, rocky areas. It is a small, tufted grass with narrow, blue-green leaves and small, purplish-brown flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Festuca guaramacalana is a hardy, drought-tolerant grass that is often used as an ornamental grass in gardens and landscaping. It is also used in erosion control, as it is able to withstand heavy rains and strong winds. It is also used as a ground cover in areas where other plants may not be able to survive.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Festuca guaramacalana has a small, narrow flower head with a yellowish-green color. The seeds are small and dark brown in color. The seedlings are thin and have a light green color.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Festuca guaramacalana is a perennial grass native to Europe and North Africa. It grows in full sun to partial shade and prefers moist, well-drained soils. Propagation is by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in early spring in well-prepared soil. Division should be done in early spring or fall. Plants should be divided every three to four years to maintain vigor.

Where to Find Festuca guaramacalana

Festuca guaramacalana can be found in Europe.

Festuca guaramacalana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Festuca guaramacalana?

Festuca guaramacalana

What is the common name of Festuca guaramacalana?

Guaramacal Hairgrass

What type of plant is Festuca guaramacalana?

Grass

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:60436498-2: 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].