Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
calcarea
ID:
870689

Status:
valid

Authors:
Denchev

Source:
wcs

Year:
2004

Citation Micro:
Willdenowia 34: 78 (2004)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000870024



Common Names

  • Calcarea Fescue
  • Calcarea Meadow Grass
  • Calcarea Meadow Fescue


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Description

Festuca calcarea (also called Limestone Fescue, among many other common names) is a species of grass in the family Poaceae. It is native to Europe and North Africa, and is found in meadows, pastures, and other grasslands. It is a perennial grass with a tufted habit, and its leaves are typically green with a glaucous coating. Its flowers are small, and are borne in panicles.

Uses & Benefits

Festuca calcarea is a species of grass that is commonly used in lawns and gardens. It is drought tolerant and can be used as a ground cover or as an ornamental grass. It is also used to stabilize soil and prevent erosion.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Festuca calcarea is a small, pale yellow spikelet. The seeds are small, dark brown, and have a rough surface. The seedlings are slender, with a thin, wiry stem and narrow, bright green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Festuca calcarea is a perennial grass that grows in clumps and can reach heights of up to 16 inches. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is typically done by division of the clumps in the spring or fall. It is also possible to propagate Festuca calcarea from seed, which should be sown in the spring.

Where to Find Festuca calcarea

Festuca calcarea is native to the Mediterranean region, from Portugal to Turkey.

Festuca calcarea FAQ

What is the scientific name of Festuca calcarea?

Festuca calcarea

Where is Festuca calcarea native to?

Europe and North Africa

What type of soil does Festuca calcarea prefer?

Well-drained, moist soil

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

Cvetomir Mitev Denchev (b.1958): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Denchev' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77061434-1: 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].