Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
cynosuroides
ID:
870881

Status:
valid

Authors:
Desf.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1798

Citation Micro:
Fl. Atlant. 1: 88 (1798)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000870216

Common Names

  • Festuca cynosuroides
  • Cynosuroid Fescue
  • Mountain Fescue

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Description

Festuca cynosuroides (also called Dog's-tail 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 cynosuroides is used as a turf grass, for erosion control, and as an ornamental plant in gardens.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Festuca cynosuroides 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.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Festuca cynosuroides is a perennial grass that is native to Europe and Asia. It prefers well-drained soils in full sun and can tolerate some shade. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some salt. Propagation is by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in the spring or fall in a well-prepared seedbed. Division can be done in the spring or fall. The clumps should be divided into smaller sections and replanted in the desired location.

Where to Find Festuca cynosuroides

Festuca cynosuroides is native to Europe, North Africa, and western Asia.

Festuca cynosuroides FAQ

What is the scientific name of Festuca cynosuroides?

Festuca cynosuroides

What type of grass is Festuca cynosuroides?

Cool-season grass

What is the ideal temperature for Festuca cynosuroides?

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

René Louiche Desfontaines (1750-1833): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Desf.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:402608-1: 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].