Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
eskia
ID:
871128

Status:
valid

Authors:
Ramond ex DC.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1805

Citation Micro:
Fl. Franç. , éd. 3, 3: 52 (1805)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000870463

Common Names

  • Eskia Fescue
  • Eskia's Fescue
  • Eskia Fescue

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Description

Festuca eskia (also called Eskia Fescue, among many other common names) is a species of grass native to the Mediterranean region. It is a perennial grass with a tufted growth habit and grows to a height of up to 40 cm. It prefers dry and sunny habitats, such as pastures, grasslands, and rocky slopes.

Uses & Benefits

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

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Festuca eskia has small, white flowers that bloom in the spring. Its seeds are small and black in color, and its seedlings are thin and upright.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Festuca eskia 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 eskia

Festuca eskia is found in the Mediterranean region, from Spain to Turkey and in the Canary Islands.

Festuca eskia FAQ

What is the scientific name of Festuca eskia?

Festuca eskia

What type of plant is Festuca eskia?

Grass

What is the optimal temperature for Festuca eskia?

Between 10-20 degrees Celsius

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

Augustin Pyramus de Candolle (1778-1841): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'DC.' in the authors string.
Louis Ramond de Carbonnières (1755-1827): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Ramond' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:402714-1: 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].