Festuca sanctae-martae - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Stancík
Source:
wcs
Year:
2004
Citation Micro:
Preslia 75: 343 (2003 publ. 2004)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000872050
Common Names
- Sanctae-Martae Fescue
- Rough Fescue
- Tight Fescue
Searching for Festuca sanctae-martae? Discover Suppliers and Request Free Samples Now!
Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Festuca sanctae-martae (also called Saint Martha's Fescue, among many other common names) is a species of grass native to the Mediterranean region. It grows in coastal areas, salt marshes, and other saline habitats, typically in soils that are dry and sandy.
Uses & Benefits
Festuca sanctae-martae is used as an ornamental grass in landscaping and for erosion control on slopes and banks.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Festuca sanctae-martae is a small, white to yellowish-green flower. The seed is a small, dark brown, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are thin, grass-like and have a light green color.
Searching for Festuca sanctae-martae? Discover Suppliers and Request Free Samples Now!
Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Festuca sanctae-martae is a species of grass that is native to the Mediterranean region. It grows best in full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is by seed or division. Cuttings can also be taken in spring or summer.
Where to Find Festuca sanctae-martae
Festuca sanctae-martae can be found in Europe.
Festuca sanctae-martae FAQ
What is the scientific name of Festuca sanctae-martae?
Festuca sanctae-martae
What is the common name of Festuca sanctae-martae?
St. Martha's fescue
What is the optimal growing environment for Festuca sanctae-martae?
Well-drained, moist soil in full sun or partial shade
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
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:60435604-2: 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].