Festuca tolucensis - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Kunth
Source:
wcs
Year:
1816
Citation Micro:
Nov. Gen. Sp. 1: 153 (1816)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000872347
Common Names
- Toluca Fescue
- Toluca Meadow Fescue
- Toluca Sheep Fescue
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Festuca tolucensis (also called Toluca Fescue, among many other common names) is a perennial grass species native to Mexico. It typically grows in meadows, pastures, and other grassy areas. It has a tufted growth habit, with narrow, linear leaves that are typically green in color.
Uses & Benefits
Festuca tolucensis is used as an ornamental grass in gardens and landscaping. It is also used as a ground cover and for erosion control.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Festuca tolucensis is a spikelet with a single floret, the seed is a caryopsis and the seedlings are grass-like.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Festuca tolucensis is a perennial grass native to the Mediterranean region. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is done by division or seed. The seed should be sown in spring in a sunny location and kept moist until germination. Division should be done in early spring or late fall.
Where to Find Festuca tolucensis
Festuca tolucensis can be found in parts of Mexico, including the states of Hidalgo and Mexico.
Festuca tolucensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Festuca tolucensis?
Festuca tolucensis
What is the common name of Festuca tolucensis?
Toluca fescue
What is the origin of Festuca tolucensis?
Mexico
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
Carl Sigismund Kunth (1788-1850): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kunth' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:403646-1: 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].