Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Species:
graminea
ID:
426123

Status:
valid

Authors:
(L.B.Sm.) L.B.Sm.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1960

Citation Micro:
Phytologia 7: 171 (1960)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000425455



Common Names

  • Fosterella graminea
  • Grass-like Fosterella
  • Grass-like False Fuchsia


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Description

Fosterella graminea (also called grass-like fosterella, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the Caucasus region. It has a short, thick stem and small, white flowers. It grows in moist meadows and grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Fosterella graminea is an ornamental plant that is used in gardens for its attractive foliage and flowers. It is also used medicinally to treat various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Fosterella graminea has small, white flowers with yellow centres. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are thin and delicate.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Fosterella graminea is a slow-growing, clumping plant that can be propagated by division. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and partial shade. It can tolerate full sun but may require more frequent watering. It can be propagated from seed, but it is a slow process and may take up to two years for the plant to reach maturity.

Where to Find Fosterella graminea

Fosterella graminea can be found in the Andes of Peru and Bolivia.

Fosterella graminea FAQ

What is the scientific name of Fosterella graminea?

Fosterella graminea

What type of plant is Fosterella graminea?

It is a perennial herbaceous plant

Where is Fosterella graminea native to?

It is native to Brazil

Species in the Fosterella genus

Species in the Bromeliaceae family

Acanthostachys pitcairnioides, Acanthostachys strobilacea, Acanthostachys calcicola, Aechmea abbreviata, Aechmea aculeatosepala, Aechmea alba, Aechmea alegrensis, Aechmea alopecurus, Aechmea ampla, Aechmea andersonii, Aechmea angustifolia, Aechmea anomala, Aechmea apocalyptica, Aechmea aquilega, Aechmea araneosa, Aechmea arenaria, Aechmea aripensis, Aechmea azurea, Aechmea bahiana, Aechmea bambusoides, Aechmea biflora, Aechmea blanchetiana, Aechmea blumenavii, Aechmea bocainensis, Aechmea brachystachys, Aechmea bracteata, Aechmea brassicoides, Aechmea brevicollis, Aechmea bromeliifolia, Aechmea bruggeri, Aechmea caesia, Aechmea callichroma, Aechmea calyculata, Aechmea campanulata, Aechmea candida, Aechmea cariocae, Aechmea carvalhoi, Aechmea castanea, Aechmea castelnavii, Aechmea cathcartii, Aechmea caudata, Aechmea chantinii, Aechmea coelestis, Aechmea colombiana, Aechmea comata, Aechmea conferta, Aechmea confusa, Aechmea conifera, Aechmea costantinii, Aechmea contracta,

References

Lyman Bradford Smith (1904-1997): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.B.Sm.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:105403-2: 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].