Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
vihorlatica
ID:
870302

Status:
valid

Authors:
Májovský

Source:
wcs

Year:
1963

Citation Micro:
Acta Fac. Rerum Nat. Univ. Comen., Bot. 9: 330 (1963)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000869637

Common Names

  • Festuca vihorlatica
  • Vihorlatica Festuca
  • Vihorlatica

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Description

Festuca vihorlatica (also called Vihorlatic Fescue, among many other common names) is a small, tufted perennial grass with narrow, linear leaves and a dense, compact habit. It is native to Europe, and is commonly found in meadows, grasslands, and rocky hillsides.

Uses & Benefits

Festuca vihorlatica is used as an ornamental grass in gardens and is also used in landscaping. It is also used for erosion control and as a turf grass.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Flower of Festuca vihorlatica is a small, star-shaped flower with white petals and yellow anthers. Seed is a small, dark brown, oval-shaped seed. Seedlings are small, grass-like plants with narrow, pointed leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Festuca vihorlatica is a perennial grass that is native to Europe and Asia. It is best grown in full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is by seed or division. Divide the clumps in spring or autumn. Plant the divisions in moist soil and water them in well. Seeds should be sown in spring or autumn in a sunny spot.

Where to Find Festuca vihorlatica

Festuca vihorlatica can be found in the Caucasus region of Eastern Europe, and in parts of Turkey, Iran, and Iraq.

Festuca vihorlatica FAQ

What is the scientific name of Festuca vihorlatica?

Festuca vihorlatica

What is the common name of Festuca vihorlatica?

Vihorlatica fescue

What is the natural habitat of Festuca vihorlatica?

Mountain meadows and grasslands

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

Jozef Májovský (1920-2012): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Májovský' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:403711-1: 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].