Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
hubsugulica
ID:
871394

Status:
valid

Authors:
Krivot.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1955

Citation Micro:
Bot. Mater. Gerb. Bot. Inst. Komarova Akad. Nauk S.S.S.R. 17: 77 (1955)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000870729

Common Names

  • Hubsugulica Fescue
  • Mountain Fescue
  • Hubsugul Fescue

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Description

Festuca hubsugulica (also called Hubsugul fescue, among many other common names) is a species of grass in the family Poaceae. It is native to Asia, where it is found in the countries of China, Mongolia, and Russia. It typically grows in dry, open habitats, such as dry meadows, grasslands, and rocky slopes.

Uses & Benefits

Festuca hubsugulica is a low-maintenance grass that is used in landscaping and garden design. It is also used for erosion control and as a ground cover.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Festuca hubsugulica 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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Cultivation and Propagation

Festuca hubsugulica can be propagated by seed or division. Cultivation is best in full sun and well-drained soil. It is tolerant of drought and poor soils, but will need regular watering in dry spells. It is best cut back in late summer to maintain a neat appearance.

Where to Find Festuca hubsugulica

Festuca hubsugulica can be found in the Mediterranean region, particularly in Spain, Portugal, and France.

Festuca hubsugulica FAQ

What is the scientific name of Festuca hubsugulica?

Festuca hubsugulica

What is the common name of Festuca hubsugulica?

Hubsugul Fescue

What is the natural habitat of Festuca hubsugulica?

Grasslands and meadows

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

U.F. Krivotulenko: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Krivot.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:402872-1: 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].