Festuca sjuzevii - Uses, Benefits & Care
Status:
valid
Authors:
Kulikov
Source:
wcs
Year:
2001
Citation Micro:
Bot. Zhurn. (Moscow & Leningrad) 86(2): 61 (2001)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000869629
Common Names
- Sjuzev's Fescue
- Sjuzev's Meadow Fescue
- Sjuzev's Festuca
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Festuca sjuzevii (also called Sjuzev's Fescue, among many other common names) is a small, tufted perennial grass with narrow, linear leaves and a dense, compact habit. It is native to Europe, and is commonly found in meadows, grasslands, and rocky hillsides.
Uses & Benefits
Festuca sjuzevii is used as an ornamental grass in landscaping and for erosion control. It is also used as a turfgrass for lawns and golf courses.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Flower of Festuca sjuzevii is a small, star-shaped flower with white petals and yellow anthers. Seed is a small, dark brown, oval-shaped seed. Seedlings are small, grass-like plants with narrow, pointed leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Festuca sjuzevii is a perennial grass that is native to Europe and Asia. It is best grown in full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is by seed or division. Divide the clumps in spring or autumn. Plant the divisions in moist soil and water them in well. Seeds should be sown in spring or autumn in a sunny spot.
Where to Find Festuca sjuzevii
Festuca sjuzevii can be found in the Caucasus region of Eastern Europe, and in parts of Turkey, Iran, and Iraq.
Festuca sjuzevii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Festuca sjuzevii?
Festuca sjuzevii
What is the common name of Festuca sjuzevii?
Sjuzev's fescue
What is the natural habitat of Festuca sjuzevii?
Mountain meadows and grasslands
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
Pavel Kulikov (1964-2014): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kulikov' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:1020461-1: 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].