Festuca skvortsovii - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
E.B.Alexeev
Source:
wcs
Year:
1971
Citation Micro:
Byull. Moskovsk. Obshch. Isp. Prir., Otd. Biol. , n.s., 76(2): 119 (1971)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000872154
Common Names
- Skvortsov's Fescue
- Skvortsov's Sheep Fescue
- Skvortsovii Fescue
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Festuca skvortsovii (also called Skvortsov's Fescue, among many other common names) is a species of grass native to Russia, Kazakhstan, and Mongolia. It grows in dry grasslands, meadows, and steppes, preferring sandy soils.
Uses & Benefits
Festuca skvortsovii is a species of grass that is commonly used in landscaping and gardening. It is drought tolerant and can be used to create a low-maintenance lawn or to fill in bare spots in a garden. It is also used as a ground cover in areas where other plants may not be able to survive.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Festuca skvortsovii 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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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Festuca skvortsovii is a perennial grass native to Europe and Asia. It is a low-growing, tufted grass with narrow, blue-green leaves. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is best done by division in the spring or by seed in the fall. It is drought and salt tolerant and can be used in a variety of landscape applications.
Where to Find Festuca skvortsovii
Festuca skvortsovii can be found in the Mediterranean region of Europe and North Africa.
Festuca skvortsovii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Festuca skvortsovii?
Festuca skvortsovii
What is the common name of Festuca skvortsovii?
Skvortsov's Fescue
What is the natural habitat of Festuca skvortsovii?
Grassy slopes and meadows
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
Evgueni Alexeiev (1946-1987): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'E.B.Alexeev' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:403529-1: 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].