Poa aequalis - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Swallen & Tovar) Refulio
Source:
tro
Year:
2012
Citation Micro:
Syst. Bot. 37: 130 (2012)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001043331
Common Names
- Poa aequalis
- Aequalis Poa
- Poa
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Poa aequalis (also called Equal-leaved Bluegrass, among many other common names) is a perennial grass species native to the western United States and Canada. It is a small grass with narrow leaves, growing up to 15 cm in height. It prefers moist, sunny habitats such as meadows, grasslands and riverbanks.
Uses & Benefits
Poa aequalis is used as an ornamental grass in gardens and parks. It is also used for erosion control and as a soil stabilizer.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Poa aequalis is a small, white, daisy-like flower with yellow centers. The seeds are small, dark brown, and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small, with a single pair of leaves and a white root system.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Poa aequalis is a perennial grass that is native to temperate regions of the world. It prefers moist, well-drained soils in full sun to partial shade. Propagation is by seed or division in spring or autumn.
Where to Find Poa aequalis
Poa aequalis is native to the Andes Mountains of South America. It is found in Argentina, Bolivia, Chile, Colombia, Ecuador, and Peru.
Species in the Poa genus
Poa austrohercynica, Poa digena, Poa figertii, Poa gandogeri, Poa herjedalica, Poa intricata, Poa jemtlandica, Poa jurassica, Poa magadanensis, Poa nematophylla, Poa nobilis, Poa pawlowskii, Poa poppelwellii, Poa sclerocalamos, Poa taurica, Poa wippraensis, Poa abbreviata, Poa acicularifolia, Poa acinaciphylla, Poa acroleuca, Poa adusta, Poa aequatoriensis, Poa aequigluma, Poa affinis, Poa afghanica, Poa aitchisonii, Poa akmanii, Poa albertii, Poa albescens, Poa almasovii, Poa alopecurus, Poa alpigena, Poa alpina, Poa alsodes, Poa alta, Poa anae, Poa anceps, Poa androgyna, Poa angustifolia, Poa ankaratrensis, Poa annua, Poa antipoda, Poa arachnifera, Poa araratica, Poa arctica, Poa arechavaletae, Poa arida, Poa arnowiae, Poa asperifolia, Poa astonii,
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
Oscar Tovar (1923-2009): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Tovar' in the authors string.
Jason Richard Swallen (1903-1991): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Swallen' in the authors string.
Nancy Refulio: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Refulio' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:60458332-2: 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].