Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
eriobasis
ID:
871123

Status:
valid

Authors:
H.Scholz

Source:
wcs

Year:
1989

Citation Micro:
Willdenowia 18: 431 (1989)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000870458

Common Names

  • Eriobasis Fescue
  • Eriobasis' Fescue
  • Eriobasis Fescue

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Description

Festuca eriolepis (also called Woolly-leaved Fescue, among many other common names) is a perennial grass native to Europe. It is a tufted grass, with a height of up to 0.5 m and a width of up to 0.3 m. It prefers dry, rocky soils in grasslands and open woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Festuca eriobasis is used as a turf grass, for erosion control, and as an ornamental plant in gardens.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Festuca eriobasis 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 eriobasis is a species of grass native to Europe, Asia, and North Africa. It is a perennial grass that grows in clumps and can reach a height of up to 60 cm. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is done by seed, division, or by taking cuttings from the parent plant.

Where to Find Festuca eriobasis

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

Festuca eriobasis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Festuca eriolepis?

Festuca eriolepis

What is the common name of Festuca eriolepis?

Eriolepis Fescue

What is the natural habitat of Festuca eriolepis?

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

Hildemar Scholz (1928-2012): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'H.Scholz' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:936754-1: 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].