Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
punctoria
ID:
872419

Status:
valid

Authors:
Sm.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1806

Citation Micro:
Fl. Graec. Prodr. 1: 60 (1806)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000871754

Common Names

  • Punctured Fescue
  • Punctured Fescue Grass
  • Punctured Fescuegrass

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Description

Festuca punctoria (also called dotted fescue, among many other common names) is a perennial grass native to the Mediterranean region. It is a low-growing plant with short, narrow leaves that are dotted with small, light-green flower spikes. It is found in dry, rocky habitats, often in areas with little to no soil.

Uses & Benefits

Festuca punctoria is an ornamental grass used in landscaping. It is drought-tolerant and can be used to create a low-maintenance lawn. It is also used to add texture and color to flower beds and borders.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Festuca punctoria 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.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Festuca punctoria 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 punctoria

Festuca punctoria can be found in the Mediterranean region, in dry grasslands and open woodlands.

Festuca punctoria FAQ

What is the scientific name of Festuca punctoria?

Festuca punctoria

What is the common name of Festuca punctoria?

Dotted Fescue

What type of plant is Festuca punctoria?

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

James Edward Smith (1759-1828): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Sm.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:403367-1: 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].