Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
lasiorrhachis
ID:
871558

Status:
valid

Authors:
Pilg.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1906

Citation Micro:
Bot. Jahrb. Syst. 37: 508 (1906)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000870893

Common Names

  • Large-Spiked Fescue
  • Large-Spiked Meadow Fescue
  • Large-Spiked Festuca

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Description

Festuca lasiorrhachis (also called Giant Fescue, among many other common names) is a large, tufted perennial grass with a clump-forming habit. It is native to the Mediterranean region and typically grows in dry, sunny areas. It has broad, dark green leaves and produces small, yellow flowers in the summer.

Uses & Benefits

Festuca lasiorrhachis is used in landscaping for erosion control, ground cover, and as an ornamental grass. It is also used for hay and forage production.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Festuca lasiorrhachis is a small, white, star-shaped flower. The seed is a small, brown, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are thin, green, and have a tuft of grass-like leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Festuca lasiorrhachis is a hardy perennial grass native to Europe and North Africa. It grows in clumps and can reach up to 1 m in height. It prefers full sun and well-drained soils. Propagation is by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring or autumn in a sunny position. Division can be done in spring or autumn.

Where to Find Festuca lasiorrhachis

Festuca lasiorrhachis is native to the Caucasus region of Russia and can be found in alpine meadows and grasslands.

Festuca lasiorrhachis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Festuca lasiorrhachis?

Festuca lasiorrhachis

What is the family of Festuca lasiorrhachis?

Poaceae

Where does Festuca lasiorrhachis grow?

It grows in the mountains of central and eastern Siberia.

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

Robert Knud Friedrich Pilger (1876-1953): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Pilg.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:103902-2: 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].