Festuca distichovaginata - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Pilg.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1906
Citation Micro:
Bot. Jahrb. Syst. 37: 511 (1906)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000870300
Common Names
- Distichovaginata Fescue
- Distichovaginata's Fescue
- Distichovaginattaa Fescue
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Festuca distichovaginata (also called 'Two-row Fescue', among many other common names) is a perennial grass native to the Mediterranean region and the Middle East. It is a low-growing grass with a tufted habit, and its leaves are usually green but can be purple-tinged. It is found in dry grasslands, meadows, and open woodlands.
Uses & Benefits
Festuca distichovaginata is a species of grass used for turf and ornamental grasses. It is also used for erosion control and as a ground cover in landscaping.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Festuca distichovaginata is a small, greenish-yellow spikelet that grows in clusters. The seed is a small, dark brown caryopsis with a single seed inside. The seedlings are thin, green grass-like plants with narrow leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Festuca distichovaginata is a cool-season grass native to Europe and Asia. It is an evergreen perennial grass that grows in clumps and can reach heights of up to 1.5 feet. It is drought tolerant and prefers full sun to partial shade. It is best propagated by seed, division, or plugs. It is used in lawns, meadows, and as an ornamental grass.
Where to Find Festuca distichovaginata
Festuca distichovaginata can be found in Europe, North Africa, and parts of Asia.
Festuca distichovaginata FAQ
What is the scientific name of Festuca distichovaginata?
Festuca distichovaginata
What is the common name of Festuca distichovaginata?
Two-sheathed Fescue
What is the natural habitat of Festuca distichovaginata?
Mountain meadows and grasslands
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
Robert Knud Friedrich Pilger (1876-1953): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Pilg.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:103824-2: 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].