Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
atlantica
ID:
870526

Status:
valid

Authors:
Duval-Jouve

Source:
wcs

Year:
1859

Citation Micro:
Annot. Fl. France Allemagne : 242 (1859)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000869861

Common Names

  • Festuca atlantica
  • Atlantic Fescue
  • Atlantic Grass

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Description

Festuca atlantica (also called Atlantic Fescue, among many other common names) is a perennial grass that grows up to 1 m tall. It is native to Europe and is found in moist meadows, marshes and riverbanks. It is tolerant of wet soils and can tolerate some shade.

Uses & Benefits

Festuca atlantica is used as an ornamental grass in landscaping and for erosion control. It is also used as a turfgrass for lawns and golf courses.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Festuca atlantica has small, yellow-green flowers that are arranged in a spike-like inflorescence. The seeds are small, dark brown and have a pointed tip. The seedlings have two narrow leaves with pointed tips.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Festuca atlantica is a cool season, clump-forming grass native to South America. It is hardy in USDA zones 4-8. Propagation is by division in spring or fall. Plant divisions in well-drained soil in full sun or part shade.

Where to Find Festuca atlantica

Festuca atlantica is native to the Atlantic region, from Portugal to Morocco.

Festuca atlantica FAQ

What is the scientific name of Festuca atlantica?

Festuca atlantica

What is the common name of Festuca atlantica?

Atlantic Fescue

What is the natural habitat of Festuca atlantica?

Grassy areas, meadows, and open woodlands

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

Joseph Duval-Jouve (1810-1883): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Duval-Jouve' in the authors string.
Theodore Clauson (1817-1860): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Clauson' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:402390-1: 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].