Poa alpina - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
L.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1753
Citation Micro:
Sp. Pl. : 67 (1753)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000891424
Common Names
- Poa alpina
- Alpine Meadow-grass
- Alpine Poa
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Poa alpina (also called Alpine 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 alpina 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.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Poa alpina var. jemtlandica (Almq.) Asch. & Graebn.Poa alpina sub. arnautica (Rohlena) Chrtek
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Poa alpina has small, white to pinkish flowers and small, black seeds. The seedlings have short, narrow leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Poa alpina is a perennial grass native to the Alps. It prefers full sun to partial shade and moist, well-drained soils. Propagation is best done by division or seed. Seeds should be sown in the spring in a well-prepared seedbed and lightly covered. Division can be done in the spring or fall. The clumps should be divided into smaller sections and replanted in the desired location.
Where to Find Poa alpina
Poa alpina 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 alpina FAQ
What is the scientific name of Poa alpina?
Poa alpina
What is the common name of Poa alpina?
Alpine meadow-grass
Where is Poa alpina native to?
Europe and 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
Carl Linnaeus (1707-1778): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:320036-2: 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].