Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
cyrnea
ID:
870883

Status:
valid

Authors:
(St.-Yves & Litard.) Signorini, Foggi & E.Nardi

Source:
wcs

Year:
2003

Citation Micro:
Taxon 52: 593 (2003)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000870218

Common Names

  • Festuca cyrnea
  • Cyrnean Fescue
  • Mountain Fescue

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Description

Festuca cyrnea (also called Cyrene 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 cyrnea is used as a turf grass, for erosion control, and as an ornamental plant in gardens.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Festuca cyrnea is a small, yellowish-green spikelet. The seed is a small, round, black seed. The seedlings are short, slender, and have a light green color.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Festuca cyrnea is a perennial grass that is native to the Mediterranean region. 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 cyrnea

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

Festuca cyrnea FAQ

What is the scientific name of Festuca cyrnea?

Festuca cyrnea

What is the common name of Festuca cyrnea?

Cyrenaican Fescue

What type of plant is Festuca cyrnea?

Grass

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

Bruno Foggi (b.1955): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Foggi' in the authors string.
René Verriet de Litardière (1888-1957): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Litard.' in the authors string.
Alfred Marie Augustine Saint-Yves (1855-1933): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'St.-Yves' in the authors string.
Enio Nardi (b.1942): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'E.Nardi' in the authors string.
Maria Adele Signorini (b.1957): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Signorini' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:70029989-1: 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].