Festuca henriquezii - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Hack.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1882
Citation Micro:
Monogr. Festuc. Eur. : 126 (1882)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000870684
Common Names
- Festuca henriquezii
- Henriquez Fescue
- Henriquez's Fescue
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Festuca henriquezii (also called Henriquez's fescue, among many other common names) is a species of grass in the family Poaceae. It is native to the Mediterranean region, 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 henriquezii 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
The flower of Festuca henriquezii is a small, greenish-white spikelet. The seed is a small, dark brown caryopsis. The seedling is a small, grass-like plant.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Festuca henriquezii 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 henriquezii
Festuca henriquezii can be found in Europe, North Africa, and temperate Asia.
Festuca henriquezii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Festuca henriquezii?
Festuca henriquezii
What type of plant is Festuca henriquezii?
It is a perennial grass species.
Where does Festuca henriquezii grow?
It is native to Europe and Asia.
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
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-415352: Based on the initial data import
Eduard Hackel (1850-1926): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hack.' in the authors string.