Status:
valid
Authors:
(Wein) Banfi, Galasso, Foggi, Kopecký & Ardenghi
Source:
wcvp
Year:
2017
Citation Micro:
Taxon 66: 715 (2017)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001427546
Common Names
- Festulolium pseudofallax
- False Meadow Fescue
- False Meadow Festulolium
Description
Festulolium pseudofallax (also called False Fallax Festulolium, among many other common names) is a perennial grass native to central Europe. It has a tufted habit and can reach up to 1 m in height. It prefers dry, grassy habitats such as meadows and pastures.
Uses & Benefits
Festulolium pseudofallax is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes, and is also used to make a tea that is believed to have medicinal properties.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Festulolium pseudofallax has small, white flowers with yellow centers. The seeds are small and round, and the seedlings are thin and delicate.
Cultivation and Propagation
Festulolium pseudofallax is an annual grass that is easy to cultivate and propagate. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in early spring and can be harvested in late summer.
Where to Find Festulolium pseudofallax
Festulolium pseudofallax is native to the tropical rainforests of South America, particularly in Brazil and Peru.
Festulolium pseudofallax FAQ
What is the scientific name of Festulolium pseudofallax?
Festulolium pseudofallax
What type of plant is Festulolium pseudofallax?
Festulolium pseudofallax is a species of grass in the family Poaceae.
Where is Festulolium pseudofallax found?
Festulolium pseudofallax is found in Germany.
Species in the Festulolium genus
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
David Kopecký: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kopecký' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77165059-1: 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].