Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Species:
festucacea
ID:
899161

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Willd.) Link

Source:
wcs

Year:
1827

Citation Micro:
Hort. Berol. 1: 136 (1827)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000898496

Common Names

  • Scolochloa festucacea
  • Fescue-like Scolochloa
  • Fescue-like Spikegrass

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Description

Scolochloa festucacea (also called Festucacea grass, among many other common names) is an evergreen perennial grass native to tropical Africa. It has a tufted growth habit and grows to a height of about 1.2 m. It is found in open woodlands, savannas, and grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Scolochloa festucacea is used as an ornamental plant for its attractive foliage and showy flowers. It is also used in traditional medicine for its anti-inflammatory, antifungal, and antioxidant properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Scolochloa festucacea is a small, white, star-shaped flower with yellow petals and a dark center. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, thin, and have a light green color.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Scolochloa festucacea is a perennial grass that is native to India and Sri Lanka. It grows best in full sun and moist, well-drained soils. Propagation is by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a sunny location. Division should be done in spring or early summer. Plants should be spaced about 1 foot apart.

Where to Find Scolochloa festucacea

Scolochloa festucacea is native to the Mediterranean region, including Greece, Italy, and Spain.

Scolochloa festucacea FAQ

What is the scientific name of Scolochloa festucacea?

Scolochloa festucacea

What is the common name of Scolochloa festucacea?

Festucacea

What is the growth habit of Scolochloa festucacea?

It is a perennial grass with a tufted growth habit.

Species in the Scolochloa 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

Johann Heinrich Friedrich Link (1767-1851): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Link' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:421150-1: 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].