Festuca reverchonii - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Hack.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1903
Citation Micro:
Oesterr. Bot. Z. 53: 30 (1903)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000871809
Common Names
- Reverchonii Fescue
- Reverchonii Meadow Fescue
- Reverchonii Turf Fescue
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Festuca reverchonii (also called Reverchon Fescue, among many other common names) is a tufted, perennial grass native to Europe, North Africa, and temperate Asia. It is found in dry grasslands, rocky slopes, and sand dunes.
Uses & Benefits
Festuca reverchonii is a grass native to Europe and Asia. It is used in landscaping and as a forage crop for livestock. It is also used as an ornamental grass in gardens.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Festuca reverchonii has small, yellow-green flowers that are arranged in panicles. The seeds are small and dark brown, and the seedlings are slender and light green.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Festuca reverchonii 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 reverchonii
Festuca reverchonii can be found in the Mediterranean region, including parts of Spain, Italy, and Greece.
Festuca reverchonii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Festuca reverchonii?
Festuca reverchonii
What is the common name of Festuca reverchonii?
Reverchon's Fescue
What is the family of Festuca reverchonii?
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
Eduard Hackel (1850-1926): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hack.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:403413-1: 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].