Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
scabriculmis
ID:
872746

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Hack.) K.Richt.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1890

Citation Micro:
Pl. Eur. 1: 104 (1890)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000872081

Common Names

  • Scabriculmis Fescue
  • Rough Fescue
  • Tight Fescue

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Description

Festuca scabriculmis (also called Rough Fescue, among many other common names) is a species of grass native to the Mediterranean region. It grows in rocky areas, cliffs, and other rocky habitats, typically in soils that are dry and sandy.

Uses & Benefits

Festuca scabriculmis is a low-growing grass that is often used as a ground cover. 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 to control erosion on slopes.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Festuca scabriculmis 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 scabriculmis 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 scabriculmis

Festuca scabriculmis can be found in Europe.

Festuca scabriculmis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Festuca scabriculmis?

Festuca scabriculmis

What is the common name of Festuca scabriculmis?

Scabriculmis Fescue

What is the growth habit of Festuca scabriculmis?

It is a short, tufted grass with a clumping growth habit.

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

Georges Rouy (1851-1924): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Rouy' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:403486-1: 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].