Species:
christianii-bernardii
Status:
valid
Authors:
Kerguélen
Source:
wcs
Year:
1979
Citation Micro:
Fl. Descr. France , Suppl. 5: 544 (1979)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000870098
Common Names
- Festuca christianii-bernardii
- Christianii-Bernardii Fescue
- Christianii-Bernardii Meadow Fescue
Description
Festuca christianii-bernardii (also called Christianii-Bernardii Fescue, among many other common names) is a perennial grass species native to the Mediterranean region. It is a tufted grass with a height of up to 50 cm, and its leaves are usually 5-10 cm long. It is found in dry grasslands, meadows, and pastures.
Uses & Benefits
Festuca christianii-bernardii is a species of grass used as an ornamental grass in gardens and parks. It is also used as a ground cover and for erosion control.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Festuca christianii-bernardii is a small, yellow-green spikelet, which grows in clusters on the stem. The seed is a small, dark brown caryopsis with a tuft of white hairs at the base. The seedling is a small, dark green grass with a tuft of white hairs at the base.
Cultivation and Propagation
Festuca christianii-bernardii is a grass that grows in a variety of soils and climates. It prefers full sun or partial shade and can tolerate temperatures down to -20°F. Propagation is by division of the clumps or by seed. Seeds should be sown in the spring and kept moist until germination.
Where to Find Festuca christianii-bernardii
Festuca christianii-bernardii is native to Europe and Asia. It can be found in dry grasslands, meadows, and rocky slopes.
Festuca christianii-bernardii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Festuca christianii-bernardii?
Festuca christianii-bernardii
What is the common name of Festuca christianii-bernardii?
Christian-Bernard's Fescue
What is the natural habitat of Festuca christianii-bernardii?
Mountain meadows and pastures
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,
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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
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:402547-1: 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].