Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
vivipara
ID:
873224

Status:
valid

Authors:
(L.) Sm.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1800

Citation Micro:
Comp. Fl. Brit. 1: 114 (1800)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000872559

Common Names

  • Vivipara Fescue
  • Vivipara Meadow Fescue
  • Vivipara Meadowgrass

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Description

Festuca vivipara (also called Viviparous 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 vivipara is used as an ornamental grass in gardens and as a groundcover in landscaping. It is also used in traditional medicine for its anti-inflammatory and antiseptic properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Festuca vivipara is a small, white, star-shaped flower with six petals. The seed is a small, dark brown, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are thin, grass-like, with narrow, pointed leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Festuca vivipara is a grass that grows up to 1 m (3 ft) tall. It is native to Europe and is hardy in USDA zones 4-8. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is usually done by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer and divisions should be taken in late summer or early autumn.

Where to Find Festuca vivipara

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

Festuca vivipara FAQ

What is the scientific name of Festuca vivipara?

Festuca vivipara

What is the common name of Festuca vivipara?

Vivipara Festuca

What is the family of Festuca vivipara?

Poaceae

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

James Edward Smith (1759-1828): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Sm.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:403725-1: 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].