Festuca trachyphylla - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Hack.) Krajina
Source:
wcs
Year:
1930
Citation Micro:
Acta Bot. Bohem. 9: 190, in adnot. 1930
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000872364
Common Names
- Festuca trachyphylla
- Rough-leaved Fescue
- Rough Meadow Fescue
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Festuca trachyphylla (also called Rough-Leaved Fescue, among many other common names) is a perennial grass species native to Europe, Asia and North Africa. It typically grows in meadows, pastures, and other grassy areas. It has a tufted growth habit, with narrow, linear leaves that are typically green in color.
Uses & Benefits
Festuca trachyphylla is used as an ornamental grass in gardens and landscaping. It is also used as a ground cover and for erosion control.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Festuca trachyphylla is a spikelet with a single floret, the seed is a caryopsis and the seedlings are grass-like.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Festuca trachyphylla is a perennial grass native to the Mediterranean region. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is done by division or seed. The seed should be sown in spring in a sunny location and kept moist until germination. Division should be done in early spring or late fall.
Where to Find Festuca trachyphylla
Festuca trachyphylla can be found in parts of Europe, including France, Spain, and Portugal.
Festuca trachyphylla FAQ
What is the scientific name of Festuca trachyphylla?
Festuca trachyphylla
What is the common name of Festuca trachyphylla?
Rough fescue
What is the origin of Festuca trachyphylla?
Europe
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
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-417001: Based on the initial data import
Vladimír Krajina (1905-1993): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Krajina' in the authors string.
Eduard Hackel (1850-1926): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hack.' in the authors string.