Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
fascinata
ID:
871145

Status:
valid

Authors:
S.L.Lu

Source:
wcs

Year:
1992

Citation Micro:
Acta Phytotax. Sin. 30: 533 (1992)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000870480

Common Names

  • Fascinata Fescue
  • Fascinata's Fescue
  • Fascinata Fescue

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Description

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

Uses & Benefits

Festuca fascinata is used as an ornamental grass in landscaping and as a turfgrass for lawns. It is also used for erosion control and as a cover crop.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Festuca fascinata has small, white flowers that grow in clusters. The seeds are small and black in color. The seedlings are thin and have a light green color.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Festuca fascinata 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 fascinata

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

Festuca fascinata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Festuca fascinata?

Festuca fascinata

What type of plant is Festuca fascinata?

Grass

What is the optimal temperature for Festuca fascinata?

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

Yi Li Keng (1898-1975): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Keng' in the authors string.
Shen(g) Lian Lu (b.1940): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'S.L.Lu' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:968705-1: 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].