Festuca subulifolia - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Benth.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1846
Citation Micro:
Pl. Hartw. : 262 (1846)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000872246
Common Names
- Festuca Subulifolia
- Subulifolia Fescue
- Subulifolia Blue Fescue
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Festuca subulifolia (also called Awl-Leaved Fescue, among many other common names) is a perennial grass native to the Mediterranean region. It has a tufted habit and grows up to 30 cm tall. It prefers moist, well-drained soils in full sun or partial shade and is tolerant of windy conditions.
Uses & Benefits
Festuca subulifolia is used as an ornamental grass in gardens and as a groundcover in landscaping. It is also used in traditional medicine for its anti-inflammatory and antiseptic properties.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Festuca subulifolia are small and white. The seeds are small, oval-shaped and dark brown. The seedlings are thin and have a light green color.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Festuca subulifolia is a species of grass native to Europe and Asia. It is a perennial grass that grows in clumps and is tolerant of a wide range of soil conditions. It prefers full sun and is drought tolerant. Propagation is by seed or division of the clumps. It can be mowed to maintain a neat appearance.
Where to Find Festuca subulifolia
Festuca subulifolia can be found in North America, Europe, and Asia.
Festuca subulifolia FAQ
What is the scientific name of Festuca subulifolia?
Festuca subulifolia
What is the common name of Festuca subulifolia?
Tufted Fescue
What is the growth habit of Festuca subulifolia?
Tufted Fescue is a perennial grass with a tufted 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
George Bentham (1800-1884): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Benth.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:403584-1: 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].