Festuca oviniformis - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
J.Vetter
Source:
wcs
Year:
1939
Citation Micro:
Bot. Jahrb. Syst. 69: 547 (1939)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000871473
Common Names
- Oviniformis Fescue
- Oviniformis Fescue Grass
- Oviniform Fescue
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Festuca oviniformis (also called Ovine-like Fescue, among many other common names) is a perennial grass with a tufted habit, growing up to 1 meter in height. It is native to Europe, occurring in the Mediterranean region. It is found in grasslands, meadows, pastures, and disturbed areas.
Uses & Benefits
Festuca oviniformis is used for its ornamental value and as a garden plant. It is also used for its medicinal properties, such as treating fever, cough, and asthma.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Festuca oviniformis has white flowers with yellow centres. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Festuca oviniformis is a grass that grows up to 1 m in height. It is native to temperate regions of Europe. It prefers full sun and well-drained soils. Propagation is by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained potting mix and kept moist until germination occurs. Divisions should be taken from mature plants and planted in a well-drained potting mix.
Where to Find Festuca oviniformis
Festuca oviniformis is native to Europe.
Festuca oviniformis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Festuca oviniformis?
Festuca oviniformis
What is the common name of Festuca oviniformis?
Sheep Fescue
What is the family of Festuca oviniformis?
Poaceae
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
Jean-Jacques Vetter (1826-1913): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Vetter' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:403214-1: 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].