Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
gigantea
ID:
859205

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Link) F.M.Vázquez & Barkworth

Source:
wcs

Year:
2004

Citation Micro:
Bot. J. Linn. Soc. 144: 491 (2004)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000858540

Common Names

  • Giant Celtica
  • Giant Celtica Grass
  • Giant Celtica Bromegrass

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Description

Celtica gigantea (also called Celtica gigantea, among many other common names) is a perennial grass native to the Mediterranean region. It has thin, upright stems that reach up to 40 cm in height and bear small, narrow leaves. It grows in dry, sunny habitats, such as rocky slopes and meadows.

Uses & Benefits

Celtica gigantea is a tree species used for its edible fruits, as an ornamental tree, and for its medicinal properties.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Celtica gigantea sub. donyanae (F.M.Vázquez & Devesa) F.M.Vázquez & Barkworth
Celtica gigantea sub. maroccana (Pau & Font Quer) F.M.Vázquez & Barkworth
Celtica gigantea sub. sterilis F.M.Vázquez & Barkworth
Celtica gigantea sub. gigantea

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Celtica gigantea has large, bright yellow flowers with a pleasant scent. Its seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are thin and upright with long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Celtica gigantea is a perennial grass that is native to the Mediterranean region. It can be propagated from seed or by division of the rhizomes. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some salt in the soil. It is best grown in USDA Hardiness Zones 8-10.

Where to Find Celtica gigantea

Celtica gigantea can be found in the Mediterranean region, including Spain, Italy, and Greece.

Celtica gigantea FAQ

What is the scientific name of Celtica gigantea?

Celtica gigantea

What is the growth habit of Celtica gigantea?

It is an annual grass that grows in clumps.

What is the native range of Celtica gigantea?

It is native to Europe and North Africa.

Species in the Celtica 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.
Francisco María Vázquez (b.1964): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'F.M.Vázquez' in the authors string.
Mary Elizabeth Barkworth (b.1941): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Barkworth' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77060058-1: 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].