Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
pyrogea
ID:
872435

Status:
valid

Authors:
Speg.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1896

Citation Micro:
Anales Mus. Nac. Buenos Aires 5: 97 (1896)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000871770

Common Names

  • Pyroge Fescue
  • Pyroge Meadow Fescue
  • Pyroge Turf Fescue

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Description

Festuca pyrogea (also called fire 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 and small, light-green flower spikes. It is found in dry, rocky habitats, often in areas with little to no soil.

Uses & Benefits

Festuca pyrogea 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 pyrogea is a small, greenish-white spikelet, with a single floret. The seed is a small, dark brown caryopsis. The seedling has a single, slender, erect leaf blade.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Festuca pyrogea can be propagated by division or seed. It should be grown in full sun or partial shade in moist, well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate a wide range of soil types.

Where to Find Festuca pyrogea

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

Festuca pyrogea FAQ

What is the scientific name of Festuca pyrogea?

Festuca pyrogea

What is the common name of Festuca pyrogea?

Fire Fescue

What type of plant is Festuca pyrogea?

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

Carlos Luigi Spegazzini (1858-1926): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Speg.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:104009-2: 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].