Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Species:
serpentini
ID:
873280

Status:
valid

Authors:
(C.E.Hubb.) Melderis

Source:
wcs

Year:
1978

Citation Micro:
Bot. J. Linn. Soc. 76: 317 (1978)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000872615

Common Names

  • Festucopsis serpentini
  • Serpentini Festucopsis
  • Serpentini's Festucopsis

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Description

Festucopsis serpentini (also called Serpentini 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

Festucopsis serpentini is a species of grass that is commonly used as an ornamental grass in gardens. It is drought tolerant and has a very fine texture. It can also be used as a ground cover or for erosion control.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Festucopsis serpentini sub. lurensis F.K.Mey.
Festucopsis serpentini sub. serpentini

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Festucopsis serpentini is a small, greenish-white spikelet, with a short, cylindrical stem. The seed is a small, dark-brown, oval-shaped grain. The seedlings are small, slender, and have a single, narrow, pointed leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Festucopsis serpentini is a perennial grass that grows in clumps. It is native to the Mediterranean region and is found in dry, rocky, open areas. It is tolerant of drought and is often used for erosion control. It grows best in full sun and well-drained soils. Propagate by seed or division in spring or fall.

Where to Find Festucopsis serpentini

Festucopsis serpentini can be found in the Mediterranean region of Europe, particularly in Spain and Portugal.

Festucopsis serpentini FAQ

What is the scientific name of Festucopsis serpentini?

Festucopsis serpentini

What is the common name of Festucopsis serpentini?

Serpentini Festucopsis

What is the growth habit of Festucopsis serpentini?

It is a tufted perennial grass with a spreading growth habit.

Species in the Festucopsis 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

Charles Edward Hubbard (1900-1980): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.E.Hubb.' in the authors string.
Aleksandre Melderis (1909-1986): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Melderis' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:403753-1: 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].