Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
extremiorientalis
ID:
871137

Status:
valid

Authors:
Ohwi

Source:
wcs

Year:
1931

Citation Micro:
Bot. Mag. (Tokyo) 45: 194 (1931)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000870472

Common Names

  • Extremiorientalis Fescue
  • Extremiorientalis' Fescue
  • Extremiorientalis Fescue

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Description

Festuca extremiorientalis (also called Extreme Oriental Fescue, among many other common names) is a species of grass native to parts of Asia. It is a perennial grass that grows in a variety of habitats, including grasslands, meadows, and disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

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

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Festuca extremiorientalis 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 extremiorientalis 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 extremiorientalis

Festuca extremiorientalis can be found in the Mediterranean region, from Portugal to Turkey.

Festuca extremiorientalis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Festuca extremiorientalis?

Festuca extremiorientalis

What type of plant is Festuca extremiorientalis?

Grass

What is the optimal temperature for Festuca extremiorientalis?

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

Jisaburo Ohwi (1905-1977): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Ohwi' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:402718-1: 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].