Poa albescens - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Hitchc.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1913
Citation Micro:
Contr. U.S. Natl. Herb. 17: 375 (1913)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000891403
Common Names
- Poa albescens
- Whitish Bluegrass
- Whitish Meadow-grass
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Poa albescens (also called White-tipped Meadow-grass, among many other common names) is a species of grass native to Europe, Asia, and North Africa. It is a perennial grass that grows to a height of 10-50 cm. It is found in meadows, pastures, and other areas with moist soils.
Uses & Benefits
Poa albescens is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a forage crop for livestock and as a cover crop in agricultural fields.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Poa albescens has small, white flowers and small, dark brown seeds. The seedlings have narrow, light green leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Poa albescens is a perennial grass native to Europe, North Africa, and western Asia. It is a low-growing grass that forms tufts of narrow, pointed leaves. It is best grown in full sun and moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is by seed or division. The seed should be sown in spring or early summer in a sunny location. Division can be done in spring or fall.
Where to Find Poa albescens
Poa albescens can be found in the western United States, especially in the Rocky Mountains. It is a perennial grass that grows in alpine meadows and other high-altitude areas.
Poa albescens FAQ
What is the scientific name of Poa albescens?
Poa albescens
What is the common name of Poa albescens?
White-tipped bluegrass
Where is Poa albescens native to?
North America
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
A. S. Hitchcock (1865-1935): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hitchc.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:283374-2: 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].