Festuca herrerae - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Davidse
Source:
wcs
Year:
1992
Citation Micro:
Novon 2: 322 (1992)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000870688
Common Names
- Herrera's Fescue
- Herrera Fescue
- Herrera Fescue Grass
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Festuca herrerae (also called Herrera'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 herrerae 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 herrerae 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 herrerae 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 herrerae
Festuca herrerae can be found in Europe, North Africa, and temperate Asia.
Festuca herrerae FAQ
What is the scientific name of Festuca herrerae?
Festuca herrerae
What type of plant is Festuca herrerae?
It is a perennial grass species.
Where does Festuca herrerae 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
Gerrit Davidse (b.1942): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Davidse' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:304663-2: 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].