Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Species:
hercynicum
ID:
1414135

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Wein) Banfi, Galasso, Foggi, Kopecký & Ardenghi

Source:
wcvp

Year:
2017

Citation Micro:
Taxon 66: 715 (2017)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001426600

Common Names

  • Festulolium hercynicum
  • Meadow Fescue
  • Hercynian Fescue

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Description

Festulolium hercynicum (also called Hercynian Fescue, among many other common names) is a perennial grass native to Europe. It grows in moist, open areas such as meadows, pastures, and roadsides. Its leaves are thin and long, and it produces small, light brown flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Festulolium hercynicum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant to treat a variety of ailments, including fever, headaches, and digestive issues.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Festulolium hercynicum has small white flowers with a sweet scent. Its seeds are small, round and black. The seedlings have long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Festulolium hercynicum is a temperate grass native to Europe. It can be propagated from seed or by division of the rhizomes. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and full sun to partial shade. It is drought tolerant once established and can tolerate temperatures down to -20°F (-29°C). To maintain a healthy clump, it is recommended to divide the rhizomes every 3-4 years.

Where to Find Festulolium hercynicum

Festulolium hercynicum is native to Europe, from the British Isles to the Mediterranean.

Festulolium hercynicum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Festulolium hercynicum?

Festulolium hercynicum

What type of plant is Festulolium hercynicum?

It is a grass

Where is Festulolium hercynicum native to?

It is native to Europe

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

IPNI record: 77165058-1: Originally associated with wfo-0001427545
Gabriele Galasso (b.1967): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Galasso' in the authors string.
Bruno Foggi (b.1955): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Foggi' in the authors string.
Enrico Augusto Banfi (b.1948): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Banfi' in the authors string.
Kurt Wein (1883-1968): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Wein' in the authors string.
Nicola M.G. Ardenghi: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Ardenghi' in the authors string.
David Kopecký: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kopecký' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77165058-1: 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].