Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
tzvelevii
ID:
873062

Status:
valid

Authors:
E.B.Alexeev

Source:
wcs

Year:
1972

Citation Micro:
Byull. Moskovsk. Obshch. Isp. Prir., Otd. Biol. , n.s., 77(6): 115 (1972)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000872397

Common Names

  • Festuca tzvelevii
  • Tzvelev's Fescue
  • Tzvelev's Meadow Fescue

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Description

Festuca tzvelevii (also called Tzvelev's Fescue, among many other common names) is a perennial grass native to Central Asia. It has a tufted habit and grows up to 40 cm tall. Its leaves are blue-green in colour and have a rough texture. It prefers sunny, dry habitats and grows in rocky areas, grasslands and meadows.

Uses & Benefits

Festuca tzvelevii 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

Festuca tzvelevii flowers are small and yellowish-green in color. The seeds are small, brown, and oval-shaped. The seedlings are thin, with long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Festuca tzvelevii is a perennial grass that is easy to propagate from seed. It prefers full sun and well-drained, slightly acidic soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some shade. It can be propagated by division or by seed. Divide the clumps in early spring or fall. To propagate from seed, sow the seed in early spring in a well-prepared seed bed. Keep the soil moist until germination occurs. Seedlings should be transplanted when they are about 3-4 inches tall.

Where to Find Festuca tzvelevii

Festuca tzvelevii is a species of grass native to the Caucasus region. It grows in dry grasslands and rocky habitats.

Festuca tzvelevii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Festuca tzvelevii?

Festuca tzvelevii

What is the common name of Festuca tzvelevii?

Tzvelev's fescue

What is the origin of Festuca tzvelevii?

Central Asia

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:403672-1: 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].