Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
michaelis
ID:
871702

Status:
valid

Authors:
Cebolla & Rivas Ponce

Source:
wcs

Year:
2001

Citation Micro:
Fl. Medit. 11: 363 (2001)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000871037

Common Names

  • Michaelis Fescue
  • Michaelis Meadow Fescue
  • Michaelis Blue Fescue

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Description

Festuca michaelis (also called Michael's Fescue, among many other common names) is a species of grass native to Europe. It is a perennial grass with a tufted habit and grows to a height of 10–20 cm. It prefers dry, sunny habitats and is found in rocky areas and meadows.

Uses & Benefits

Festuca michaelis is a species of grass that is often used for ornamental purposes. It is drought-tolerant and can be used in areas with low water availability. It is also used to create a low-maintenance lawn, as a groundcover, or as a border along a garden.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Festuca michaelis are small and yellowish-white. The seeds are small and brown, and the seedlings are short and slender.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Festuca michaelis can be propagated by seed or division. It is best grown in full sun in well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some shade. It is a low-maintenance grass that requires little fertilization.

Where to Find Festuca michaelis

Festuca michaelis can be found in Europe, North Africa, and parts of Asia, including the Middle East.

Festuca michaelis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Festuca michaelis?

Festuca michaelis

What is the common name of Festuca michaelis?

Michael's Fescue

What type of plant is Festuca michaelis?

Grass

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

Maria Antonia Rivas Ponce (b.1941): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Rivas Ponce' in the authors string.
Consuelo Cebolla (b.1957): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Cebolla' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:20004851-1: 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].