Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
rifana
ID:
872484

Status:
valid

Authors:
Litard. & Maire

Source:
wcs

Year:
1927

Citation Micro:
Mém. Soc. Sci. Nat. Maroc 17: 12 (1927)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000871819

Common Names

  • Rifana Fescue
  • Rifana Meadow Fescue
  • Rifana Turf Fescue

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Description

Festuca rifana (also called Rif 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 rifana is a species of grass that is used for ornamental purposes in landscaping. It is also used for erosion control and as a forage crop for livestock.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Festuca rifana 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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Cultivation and Propagation

Festuca rifana 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 rifana

Festuca rifana can be found in the Mediterranean region, including parts of Spain, Italy, and Greece.

Festuca rifana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Festuca rifana?

Festuca rifana

What is the common name of Festuca rifana?

Rif Fescue

What is the family of Festuca rifana?

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

René Maire (1878-1949): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Maire' in the authors string.
René Verriet de Litardière (1888-1957): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Litard.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:403418-1: 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].