Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
stipoides
ID:
908175

Status:
valid

Authors:
(L.) Maire

Source:
wcs

Year:
1942

Citation Micro:
Bull. Soc. Hist. Nat. Afrique N. 33: 95 (1942)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000907510

Common Names

  • Vulpiella stipoides
  • Fescue Grass
  • Slender Fescue

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Description

Vulpiella stipoides (also called Slender Fescue, among many other common names) is a small, tufted perennial grass that grows up to 30 cm tall. It has narrow, flat leaves and small, spike-like inflorescences. It is native to Europe, North Africa and parts of Asia, and is found in grasslands, meadows and disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Vulpiella stipoides is used as a fodder crop for livestock and as a soil stabilizer. It is also used in landscaping and as a cover crop.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Vulpiella stipoides sub. letourneuxii (Asch. ex E.A.Durand & Barratte) H.Scholz
Vulpiella stipoides sub. tenuis (Tineo) H.Scholz
Vulpiella stipoides sub. stipoides

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Vulpiella stipoides has small, yellow flowers that bloom in the summer. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are thin and grass-like.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Vulpiella stipoides is a perennial grass native to Europe and North Africa. It is a low-growing species that forms tufts of thin, wiry stems and small, bright green leaves. It is best grown in full sun and in well-drained soils. Propagation is by seed, which should be sown in late spring or early summer. It can also be propagated by division of the clumps in spring.

Where to Find Vulpiella stipoides

Vulpiella stipoides is native to Europe, North Africa, and parts of Asia. It prefers dry, sunny habitats such as grasslands, meadows, and roadsides.

Vulpiella stipoides FAQ

What is the scientific name of Vulpiella stipoides?

Vulpiella stipoides

What is the natural habitat of Vulpiella stipoides?

Vulpiella stipoides is found in dry grasslands, meadows, and pastures.

What is the growth habit of Vulpiella stipoides?

Vulpiella stipoides is an annual grass that grows in clumps and can reach up to 30 cm in height.

Species in the Vulpiella genus

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

Carl Linnaeus (1707-1778): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.' in the authors string.
René Maire (1878-1949): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Maire' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:426723-1: 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].