Status:
valid
Authors:
Boiss. & Heldr.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1854
Citation Micro:
Diagn. Pl. Orient. 13: 58 (1854)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000870210
Common Names
- Festuca cyllenica
- Cyllenian Fescue
- Mountain Fescue
Description
Festuca cyllenica (also called Cyllene Fescue, among many other common names) is a perennial grass species native to the Mediterranean Basin. It has a tufted habit and grows to a height of 10-30 cm. It is found in dry grasslands, rocky slopes and coastal cliffs.
Uses & Benefits
Festuca cyllenica is used as a turf grass, for erosion control, and as an ornamental plant in gardens.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Festuca cyllenica sub. thasia Markgr.-Dann.
Festuca cyllenica sub. uluana Markgr.-Dann.
Festuca cyllenica sub. cyllenica
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Festuca cyllenica 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 cyllenica is a perennial grass that grows in clumps and is native to the Mediterranean region. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring in well-prepared soil and lightly covered. Division should be done in spring or autumn.
Where to Find Festuca cyllenica
Festuca cyllenica is native to Europe, North Africa, and western Asia.
Festuca cyllenica FAQ
What is the scientific name of Festuca cyllenica?
Festuca cyllenica
What type of grass is Festuca cyllenica?
Cool-season grass
What is the ideal temperature for Festuca cyllenica?
Between 10-20°C
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
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:402606-1: 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].