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Creeping Fescue

Festuca rubra

Least Concern

Habitat & Distribution

Found across multiple habitat types including tropical and subtropical moist broadleaf forests, temperate broadleaf and mixed forests, and tropical and subtropical grasslands and savannas within the Indomalayan biogeographic realm.

Widely distributed across Africa (South Africa), Asia (Bhutan, Japan, Taiwan), Europe (10 countries), North America (Costa Rica, Mexico, United States), Oceania and the Pacific (Australia, New Zealand), and South America (Chile, Colombia, Ecuador).

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Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Plantae (植物)

Phylum

Magnoliophyta (木兰植物门)

Poaceae (Grass Family)

Genus

Festuca

Species

Festuca rubra (Creeping Fescue)

Names in Other Languages

French fétuque rouge

German Rot-Schwingel

Similar Species in Festuca

Festuca subverticillata

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Creeping Fescue?

The scientific name of Creeping Fescue is Festuca rubra. It belongs to the genus Festuca.

What is the conservation status of Creeping Fescue?

Creeping Fescue (Festuca rubra) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.

Where does Creeping Fescue live?

Creeping Fescue is found in Widely distributed across Africa (South Africa), Asia (Bhutan, Japan, Taiwan), Europe (10 countries), North America (Costa Rica, Mexico, United States), Oceania and the Pacific (Australia, New Zealand), and South America (Chile, Colombia, Ecuador).. Countries include Australia, Belgium, Bhutan, Chile, Colombia, Costa Rica, Denmark, Ecuador, Finland, France.

What family does Creeping Fescue belong to?

Creeping Fescue (Festuca rubra) belongs to the genus Festuca, which is part of the taxonomic family Poaceae.

Is Creeping Fescue endangered?

No, Creeping Fescue (Festuca rubra) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.

What kingdom does Creeping Fescue belong to?

Creeping Fescue (Festuca rubra) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (植物).

What are the closest relatives of Creeping Fescue?

The closest relatives of Creeping Fescue in the genus Festuca include Alpine Fescue, blue fescue, Pontic Fescue, Cluster Fescue, Hall's fescue.