Status:
valid
Authors:
Wein
Source:
wcs
Year:
1909
Citation Micro:
Repert. Spec. Nov. Regni Veg. 7: 19 (1909)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000869641
Common Names
- Festuca zobelii
- Zobelii Festuca
- Zobelii
Description
Festuca zobelii (also called Zobel'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 growth habit and grows to a height of 20-50 cm. It is found in dry grasslands, meadows and open woodlands.
Uses & Benefits
Festuca zobelii is used as an ornamental grass in landscaping and gardens. It is also used for erosion control and to provide habitat for wildlife.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Festuca zobelii has small, yellow-green flowers, small, dark brown seeds, and long, slender seedlings.
Cultivation and Propagation
Festuca zobelii 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 zobelii
Festuca zobelii can be found in the Caucasus region of Eastern Europe, and in parts of Turkey, Iran, and Iraq.
Festuca zobelii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Festuca zobelii?
Festuca zobelii
What is the common name of Festuca zobelii?
Zobel's fescue
What is the natural habitat of Festuca zobelii?
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
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:403748-1: 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].