Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
quadriflora
ID:
872443

Status:
valid

Authors:
Honck.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1782

Citation Micro:
Verz. Gew. Teutschl. : 268 (1782)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000871778

Common Names

  • Quadriflor Fescue
  • Quadriflor Meadow Fescue
  • Quadriflor Turf Fescue

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Description

Festuca quadriflora (also called four-flowered 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 that form a four-petaled flower. It is found in dry, rocky habitats, often in areas with little to no soil.

Uses & Benefits

Festuca quadriflora 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 quadriflora 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 quadriflora is a perennial grass native to Europe. It grows to a height of up to 2 feet and prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is done by seed or division. The seeds should be sown in the spring and the divisions should be done in the fall.

Where to Find Festuca quadriflora

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

Festuca quadriflora FAQ

What is the scientific name of Festuca quadriflora?

Festuca quadriflora

What is the common name of Festuca quadriflora?

Four-flowered Fescue

What type of plant is Festuca quadriflora?

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

Gerhard August Honckeny (1724-1805): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Honck.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:403383-1: 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].