Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
edlundiae
ID:
871068

Status:
valid

Authors:
S.G.Aiken, Consaul & Lefk.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1995

Citation Micro:
Syst. Bot. 20: 381 (1995)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000870403

Common Names

  • Egena Fescue
  • Egena Meadow-Grass
  • Egena Tufted-Grass

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Description

Festuca edlundiae (also called Edlund's Fescue, among many other common names) is an evergreen perennial grass that is native to the Mediterranean region. It has a tufted growth habit and produces narrow, linear leaves that are green to blue-green in color. The flowers are small and inconspicuous and are borne in panicles. It prefers well-drained, sandy soils and is tolerant of drought and heat.

Uses & Benefits

Festuca edlundiae is a species of grass that is often used in ornamental landscaping. It is a low-maintenance plant that is drought-tolerant and can tolerate a wide range of soil types. It is also used to help control erosion on slopes and hillsides.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Festuca edlundiae has small, white flowers with five petals. Its seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings have long, narrow leaves that are bright green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Festuca edlundiae is a perennial grass native to Europe and North Africa. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is by seed or division. Divide the clumps in spring or autumn. Sow the seeds in spring or autumn.

Where to Find Festuca edlundiae

Festuca edlundiae can be found in the mountain meadows of the Pyrenees, Alps, and Carpathians.

Festuca edlundiae FAQ

What is the scientific name of Festuca edlundiae?

Festuca edlundiae

What is the common name of Festuca edlundiae?

Edlund's Fescue

What is the natural habitat of Festuca edlundiae?

Dry, rocky slopes and open woodlands

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

Susan G. Aiken (b.1938): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'S.G.Aiken' in the authors string.
Laurie L. Consaul (1960-2012): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Consaul' in the authors string.
Leonard P. Lefkovitch: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Lefk.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:306951-2: 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].