Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
sanjappae
ID:
872718

Status:
valid

Authors:
Chandra Sek. & S.K.Srivast.

Source:
wcs

Year:
2005

Citation Micro:
J. Jap. Bot. 80: 72 (2005)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000872053

Common Names

  • Sanjappae Fescue
  • Rough Fescue
  • Tight Fescue

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Description

Festuca sanjappae (also called Sanjappa'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 sanjappae is commonly used as an ornamental grass in gardens and landscapes. It has a clumping growth habit and its foliage is a bright green color. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate a wide range of soil types. It is also deer resistant and can be used as a ground cover.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Festuca sanjappae 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.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Festuca sanjappae is a perennial grass that grows in clumps and can reach a height of up to 1.2 meters. It is native to the Mediterranean region and is found in dry, open areas. It prefers full sun and well-drained soils. Propagation is by seed or division of the clumps. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a sunny position and lightly covered with soil. Division of the clumps should be done in the spring or early summer.

Where to Find Festuca sanjappae

Festuca sanjappae can be found in Europe.

Festuca sanjappae FAQ

What is the scientific name of Festuca sanjappae?

Festuca sanjappae

What is the common name of Festuca sanjappae?

Sanjappa's fescue

What is the optimal growing environment for Festuca sanjappae?

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

Sunil Kumar Srivastava (b.1957): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'S.K.Srivast.' in the authors string.
Kamaraj Chandra Sekar (b.1978): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Chandra Sek.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77067085-1: 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].