Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
setifolia
ID:
872789

Status:
valid

Authors:
Steud. ex Griseb.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1874

Citation Micro:
Abh. Königl. Ges. Wiss. Göttingen 19: 251 (1874)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000872124

Common Names

  • Setifolia Fescue
  • Setifolia Sheep Fescue
  • Setifolia Velvet Fescue

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Description

Festuca setifolia (also called 'needle-leaf fescue', among many other common names) is an annual grass that grows to a height of 0.5-1.5 m. It is native to temperate regions of Europe, Asia, and North America. It is commonly found in dry, open areas such as steppes, grasslands, and disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Festuca setifolia is used as an ornamental grass in landscaping and for erosion control on slopes and banks.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Festuca setifolia is a small, white or yellowish spikelet, with a single floret. The seed is a small, round, dark brown caryopsis. The seedlings are small, with narrow, pointed leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Festuca setifolia is a species of grass native to Europe and Asia. It is a low-growing, clump-forming grass with narrow, blue-green leaves and small, silvery-white flowers in summer. It is best grown in full sun in well-drained soil. Propagation is by division of the clumps in spring or by seed. It is drought tolerant and can be used in rock gardens or as a ground cover.

Where to Find Festuca setifolia

Festuca setifolia can be found in the Mediterranean region of Europe and North Africa.

Festuca setifolia FAQ

What is the scientific name of Festuca setifolia?

Festuca setifolia

What is the common name of Festuca setifolia?

Bristly-leaf fescue

What is the optimal growing environment for Festuca setifolia?

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

Ernst Gottlieb von Steudel (1783-1856): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Steud.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:403513-1: 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].