Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Species:
arenicola
ID:
873287

Status:
valid

Authors:
(McClure) Guala

Source:
wcs

Year:
2003

Citation Micro:
J. Amer. Bamboo Soc. 17: 3 (2003)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000872622

Common Names

  • Filgueirasia arenicola
  • Arenicola Filgueirasia
  • Arenicola's Filgueirasia

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Description

Filgueirasia arenicola (also called Sand Filgueirasia, among many other common names) is a species of shrub native to the Mediterranean region. It is an evergreen shrub with an upright habit and has small, ovate leaves. It is found in dry, rocky areas and in scrublands.

Uses & Benefits

Filgueirasia arenicola is a species of grass that is commonly used as an ornamental grass in gardens. It is drought tolerant and has a very fine texture. It can also be used as a ground cover or for erosion control.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Filgueirasia arenicola is a small, white, star-shaped flower with six petals. The seed is a small, dark brown, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are thin, grass-like, with narrow, pointed leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Filgueirasia arenicola is a small, evergreen shrub that grows up to 1 m (3 ft) tall. It is native to South America and is hardy in USDA zones 9-11. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is usually done by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer and cuttings should be taken in late summer or early autumn.

Where to Find Filgueirasia arenicola

Filgueirasia arenicola can be found in the Mediterranean region of Europe, particularly in Spain and Portugal.

Filgueirasia arenicola FAQ

What is the scientific name of Filgueirasia arenicola?

Filgueirasia arenicola

What is the common name of Filgueirasia arenicola?

Sand Filgueirasia

What is the growth habit of Filgueirasia arenicola?

It is a tufted perennial grass with a spreading growth habit.

Species in the Filgueirasia 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

Floyd Alonzo McClure (1897-1970): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'McClure' in the authors string.
Gerald F. Guala (b.1965): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Guala' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:60438282-2: 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].