Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
melderisii
ID:
841768

Status:
valid

Authors:
Stace & R.Cotton

Source:
wcs

Year:
1974

Citation Micro:
Watsonia 10: 137 (1974)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000841103



Common Names

  • Festulpia melderisii
  • Melderis' Fescue
  • Meadow Fescue


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Description

Festulpia melderisii (also called Melderis' fescue, among many other common names) is a perennial grass native to western North America. It grows in dry, open areas, such as sagebrush steppe and mountain meadows.

Uses & Benefits

Festulpia melderisii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge plant. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments such as fever, headaches, and stomach problems.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Festulpia melderisii is a small, yellowish-green spikelet, with a single floret. The seed is small, dark brown, and has a smooth surface. The seedlings are thin and have two leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Festulpia melderisii can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers moist, well-drained soil in full sun to partial shade. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate a wide range of soil types.

Where to Find Festulpia melderisii

Festulpia melderisii is native to the Mediterranean region, including in Spain, Portugal, Italy, and Greece.

Festulpia melderisii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Festulpia melderisii?

Festulpia melderisii

What is the common name of Festulpia melderisii?

Melderis' fescue

What is the family of Festulpia melderisii?

Poaceae

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

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-387088: Based on the initial data import
Clive A. Stace (b.1938): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Stace' in the authors string.
Raymond Cotton (b.1948): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'R.Cotton' in the authors string.