Festuca huamachucensis - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Infantes
Source:
wcs
Year:
1952
Citation Micro:
Revista Ci. (Lima) 54: 107 (1952)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000870728
Common Names
- Huamachucensis Fescue
- Mountain Fescue
- Huamachuc Fescue
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Festuca huamachucensis (also called Huamachuco fescue, among many other common names) is a species of grass in the family Poaceae. It is native to South America, where it is found in the countries of Argentina, Bolivia, Chile, and Peru. It typically grows in dry, open habitats, such as dry meadows, grasslands, and rocky slopes.
Uses & Benefits
Festuca huamachucensis is a low-maintenance grass that is used in landscaping and garden design. It is also used for erosion control and as a ground cover.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Festuca huamachucensis has small, yellow-green flowers that grow in clusters. Its seeds are small, dark brown and oval-shaped. The seedlings are thin and grass-like.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Festuca huamachucensis can be propagated by seed or division. Cultivation is best in full sun and well-drained soil. It is tolerant of drought and poor soils, but will need regular watering in dry spells. It is best cut back in late summer to maintain a neat appearance.
Where to Find Festuca huamachucensis
Festuca huamachucensis can be found in the Mediterranean region, particularly in Spain, Portugal, and France.
Festuca huamachucensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Festuca huamachucensis?
Festuca huamachucensis
What is the common name of Festuca huamachucensis?
Huamachuc Fescue
What is the natural habitat of Festuca huamachucensis?
Grasslands and meadows
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
Juana G. Infantes Vera (1907-1974): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Infantes' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:103878-2: 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].