Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
vasconcensis
ID:
873177

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Markgr.-Dann.) Auquier & Kerguélen

Source:
wcs

Year:
1976

Citation Micro:
Bull. Soc. Bot. France 123: 320 (1976)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000872512

Common Names

  • Vasconcensis Fescue
  • Vasconcensis Meadow Fescue
  • Vasconcensis Meadowgrass

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Description

Festuca vasconcensis (also called Basque Fescue, among many other common names) is a species of grass in the Poaceae family. It is native to the Pyrenees, and typically grows in meadows, grasslands, and alpine tundra. It is an evergreen, perennial grass, with a tufted habit and short rhizomes. Its leaves are linear, and its panicles are open and spreading.

Uses & Benefits

Festuca vasconcensis is used as an ornamental grass and is popular for its drought tolerance and low maintenance requirements. It is also used in lawns, meadows, and as a ground cover.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Festuca vasconcensis has small, yellow flowers and small, dark brown seeds. The seedlings are thin and light green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Festuca vasconcensis can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers well-drained soils in full sun. It is drought tolerant once established, but it will look better with regular watering.

Where to Find Festuca vasconcensis

Festuca vasconcensis is native to Europe and can be found in dry, rocky areas.

Festuca vasconcensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Festuca vasconcensis?

Festuca vasconcensis

What is the common name of Festuca vasconcensis?

Vasconcensis Fescue

What is the natural habitat of Festuca vasconcensis?

Grassy areas, meadows, and open woodlands

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

Michel Kerguélen (1928-1999): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kerguélen' in the authors string.
Ingeborg Markgraf-Dannenberg (1911-1996): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Markgr.-Dann.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:403699-1: 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].