Status:
valid
Authors:
Penksza
Source:
wcs
Year:
2003
Citation Micro:
Acta Bot. Hung. 45: 367 (2003)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000871728
Common Names
- Vaginate Fescue
- Vaginate Fescue Grass
- Vaginate Fescuegrass
Description
Festuca pseudovaginata (also called False Vaginata Fescue, among many other common names) is a species of grass in the Poaceae family. It is native to the Mediterranean region, and typically grows in meadows, pastures, and other grasslands. It has thin, hair-like leaves and small, light-green flower heads.
Uses & Benefits
Festuca pseudovaginata is a species of grass that is commonly used for ornamental purposes in landscaping. It is also used for erosion control and as a ground cover in areas with dry soil.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Festuca pseudovaginata is a small, white, star-shaped flower. The seed is a small, dark brown, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are thin, light green, and have a tuft of leaves at the top.
Cultivation and Propagation
Festuca pseudovaginata is a species of grass that is native to Europe and Asia. It is a perennial grass that grows in clumps and can reach up to 40 cm in height. It prefers full sun and well-drained soils and is tolerant of drought and cold temperatures. Propagation is done by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in early spring in a well-prepared seedbed. Division can be done in spring or autumn. The clumps should be divided into smaller sections and replanted in the desired location.
Where to Find Festuca pseudovaginata
Festuca pseudovaginata can be found in the Mediterranean region, in dry grasslands and open woodlands.
Festuca pseudovaginata FAQ
What is the scientific name of Festuca pseudovaginata?
Festuca pseudovaginata
What is the common name of Festuca pseudovaginata?
Sheathed Fescue
What is the family of Festuca pseudovaginata?
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
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:50425894-2: 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].