Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
versicolor
ID:
873187

Status:
valid

Authors:
Tausch

Source:
wcs

Year:
1821

Citation Micro:
Flora 4: 559 (1821)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000872522

Common Names

  • Versicolor Fescue
  • Versicolor Meadow Fescue
  • Versicolor Meadowgrass

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Description

Festuca versicolor (also called Variable Fescue, among many other common names) is a species of grass native to the Mediterranean region. It is a perennial grass with a tufted habit and has narrow, linear leaves. It is found in rocky areas, on cliffs, and in dry grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Festuca versicolor is used as an ornamental grass in landscaping and as a ground cover. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating various ailments.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Festuca versicolor sub. dominii Krajina
Festuca versicolor sub. versicolor

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Festuca versicolor 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 versicolor is a perennial grass that is native to Europe and Asia. It can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. It can be mowed to keep it neat and tidy.

Where to Find Festuca versicolor

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

Festuca versicolor FAQ

What is the scientific name of Festuca versicolor?

Festuca versicolor

What is the common name of Festuca versicolor?

Versicolor Fescue

What is the natural habitat of Festuca versicolor?

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

Ignaz Friedrich Tausch (1793-1848): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Tausch' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:403706-1: 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].