Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
irtyshensis
ID:
871459

Status:
valid

Authors:
E.B.Alexeev

Source:
wcs

Year:
1976

Citation Micro:
Novosti Sist. Vyssh. Rast. 13: 38 (1976)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000870794

Common Names

  • Festuca irtyshensis
  • Irtyshensis Festuca
  • Irtyshensis

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Description

Festuca irtyshensis (also called Irtysh Fescue, among many other common names) is a perennial grass native to Russia and Kazakhstan. It grows in dry, sandy soils and can reach up to 1 meter in height. Its leaves are thin and narrow, and its flowers are small and yellow.

Uses & Benefits

Festuca irtyshensis is used as an ornamental grass in gardens and landscapes. It is also used as a turf grass for lawns, golf courses, and other recreational areas. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate a wide range of soil types.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Festuca irtyshensis has small, yellow-green flowers that are clustered in a spike-like inflorescence. The seeds are small and brown, and the seedlings have long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Festuca irtyshensis 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 irtyshensis

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

Festuca irtyshensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Festuca irtyshensis?

Festuca irtyshensis

What is the common name of Festuca irtyshensis?

Irtysh Fescue

What is the growth habit of Festuca irtyshensis?

It is a tufted, perennial grass with a clumping habit.

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

Evgueni Alexeiev (1946-1987): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'E.B.Alexeev' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:402911-1: 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].