Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
wagneri
ID:
873237

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Degen, Thaisz & Flatt) Krajina

Source:
wcs

Year:
1929

Citation Micro:
Acta Bot. Bohem. 8: 61 (1929)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000872572

Common Names

  • Festuca wagneri
  • Wagner's Fescue
  • Wagner Fescue

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Description

Festuca wagneri (also called Wagner's Fescue, among many other common names) is a species of grass native to Europe and Asia. It is a perennial grass with a tufted habit and grows to a height of 20-50 cm. It prefers dry, sunny habitats and is often found in meadows, pastures, and grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Festuca wagneri is used as an ornamental grass in gardens and parks. It is also used for erosion control, as a ground cover, and for soil stabilization.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Festuca wagneri 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 wagneri 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 wagneri

Festuca wagneri can be found in parts of Europe, including France, Spain, and Portugal.

Festuca wagneri FAQ

What is the scientific name of Festuca wagneri?

Festuca wagneri

What is the common name of Festuca wagneri?

Wagneri Festuca

What is the family of Festuca wagneri?

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

Árpád von Degen (1866-1934): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Degen' in the authors string.
Lajos Thaisz (1867-1937): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Thaisz' in the authors string.
Vladimír Krajina (1905-1993): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Krajina' in the authors string.
Károly Flatt von Alföld (1853-1906): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Flatt' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:50875637-1: 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].