Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
parodii
ID:
872219

Status:
valid

Authors:
St.-Yves

Source:
wcs

Year:
1927

Citation Micro:
Candollea 3: 308 (1927)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000871554

Common Names

  • Parodi's Fescue
  • Parodi's Meadow Fescue
  • Parody Fescue

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Description

Festuca parodii (also called Parodi's Fescue, among many other common names) is a perennial grass native to Europe, North Africa and the Middle East. It has a tufted habit and grows to a height of 10-30 cm. It prefers dry, sunny habitats such as grasslands, meadows, and rocky slopes.

Uses & Benefits

Festuca parodii is a species of grass native to the Mediterranean. It is used in landscaping and gardening as a drought-tolerant grass that can be used in areas with poor soil. It is also used as a forage grass for livestock.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Flower of Festuca parodii is a small, greenish-yellow spikelet, with awns. Seed is a small, dark brown grain. Seedlings are thin, with a long, narrow, pointed leaf blade.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Festuca parodii 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 parodii

Festuca parodii can be found in the mountains of Mexico and Central America.

Festuca parodii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Festuca parodii?

Festuca parodii

What is the common name of Festuca parodii?

Parodi's Fescue

What type of plant is Festuca parodii?

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

Alfred Marie Augustine Saint-Yves (1855-1933): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'St.-Yves' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:103988-2: 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].