Festuca hawaiiensis - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Hitchc.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1922
Citation Micro:
Mem. Bernice Pauahi Bishop Mus. 8: 115 (1922)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000870676
Common Names
- Hawaiian Fescue
- Hawaiiensis Fescue
- Hawaiense Fescue
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Festuca hawaiiensis (also called Hawaiian fescue, among many other common names) is a species of grass in the family Poaceae. It is native to Hawaii, and is found in dry grasslands and rocky slopes. It is a perennial grass, growing to a height of up to 40 cm. It has narrow, linear leaves, and the flowers are arranged in a panicle.
Uses & Benefits
Festuca hawaiiensis is a species of grass that is commonly used as an ornamental grass in gardens and landscapes. It is also used for erosion control, as a turf grass, and as a forage grass for livestock.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Festuca hawaiiensis has small, yellow-green flowers that grow in clusters. Its seeds are small, dark brown and oval-shaped. The seedlings are thin and grass-like.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Festuca hawaiiensis is a perennial grass that can be propagated by seed or division. It is best grown in full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some shade. It is best to divide the clumps every 3-4 years to keep the plant healthy.
Where to Find Festuca hawaiiensis
Festuca hawaiiensis can be found in Hawaii.
Festuca hawaiiensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Festuca hawaiiensis?
Festuca hawaiiensis
What type of plant is Festuca hawaiiensis?
It is a perennial grass species.
Where does Festuca hawaiiensis grow?
It is native to Hawaii.
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
A. S. Hitchcock (1865-1935): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hitchc.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:402834-1: 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].