Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
karatavica
ID:
871494

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Bunge) B.Fedtsch.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1915

Citation Micro:
Rastitel'n. Turkestana : 136 (1915)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000870829

Common Names

  • Festuca karatavica
  • Karatav Fescue
  • Karatav Meadow Fescue

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Description

Festuca karatavica (also called Karatav Fescue, among many other common names) is a perennial grass species native to Central Asia. It has narrow, arching leaves and is typically found in meadows, grasslands, and along roadsides. It is often used in landscaping and as an ornamental grass.

Uses & Benefits

Festuca karatavica is used as an ornamental grass in gardens and landscapes. It is also used as a ground cover in areas with dry, sandy soils.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Festuca karatavica has small, white flowers that appear in early summer. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are thin and light green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Festuca karatavica can be propagated from seed or division. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix in a sunny location. Plants can be divided in spring or fall. The clumps should be divided every few years to keep them healthy.

Where to Find Festuca karatavica

Festuca karatavica can be found in the Mediterranean region, particularly in Spain, Portugal, and France.

Festuca karatavica FAQ

What is the scientific name of Festuca karatavica?

Festuca karatavica

What is the common name of Festuca karatavica?

Karatavica Fescue

Where is Festuca karatavica native to?

Kazakhstan

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

Alexander Bunge (1803-1890): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Bunge' in the authors string.
Boris Fedtschenko (1872-1947): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'B.Fedtsch.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:402934-1: 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].