Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
japonica
ID:
871469

Status:
valid

Authors:
Makino

Source:
wcs

Year:
1906

Citation Micro:
Bot. Mag. (Tokyo) 20: 83 (1906)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000870804

Common Names

  • Festuca japonica
  • Japonica Festuca
  • Japonica

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Description

Festuca japonica (also called Japanese Fescue, among many other common names) is a perennial grass species native to East Asia. It has narrow, arching leaves and is typically found in meadows, grasslands, and along roadsides. It is often used in landscaping and as an ornamental grass.

Uses & Benefits

Festuca japonica is used as an ornamental grass in gardens and landscaping. It is also used as a ground cover in areas with dry, sandy soil.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Festuca japonica is a small, light green inflorescence with a cylindrical shape. The seeds are small, dark brown, and oval-shaped. The seedlings are thin and light green in color.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Festuca japonica 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 japonica

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

Festuca japonica FAQ

What is the scientific name of Festuca japonica?

Festuca japonica

What is the common name of Festuca japonica?

Japanese Fescue

What is the growth habit of Festuca japonica?

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

Tomitarô Makino (1862-1957): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Makino' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:402916-1: 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].