Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
araratica
ID:
892242

Status:
valid

Authors:
Trautv.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1873

Citation Micro:
Trudy Imp. S.-Peterburgsk. Bot. Sada 2: 486 (1873)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000891577

Common Names

  • Ararat Bluegrass
  • Ararat Meadowgrass
  • Ararat Poa

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Description

Poa araratica (also called Ararat Meadow-grass, among many other common names) is a perennial grass native to Europe and Asia. It has thin, green leaves and grows to a height of 40 cm. It is found in grasslands, meadows, and along roadsides in its native region.

Uses & Benefits

Poa araratica is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating fever, headaches, and stomach aches.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Poa araratica sub. pseudoaltaica Olonova
Poa araratica sub. araratica
Poa araratica sub. oligophylla (Keng f.) Olonova & G.H.Zhu
Poa araratica sub. ianthina (Keng f. ex Shan Chen) Olonova & G.H.Zhu
Poa araratica sub. psilolepis (Keng) Olonova & G.H.Zhu
Poa araratica sub. altior (Keng) Olonova & G.H.Zhu

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Poa araratica has small, white to pinkish flowers and small, black seeds. The seedlings have short, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Poa araratica is a perennial grass native to South America. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and full sun to partial shade. Propagation is usually done by seed, which should be sown in spring or early summer. It can also be propagated by division in spring or early summer.

Where to Find Poa araratica

Poa araratica is native to Central Asia and can be found in the Himalayas, the Pamir Mountains, and the Tian Shan Mountains.

Poa araratica FAQ

What is the scientific name of Poa araratica?

Poa araratica

What is the common name of Poa araratica?

Ararat Poa

What is the natural habitat of Poa araratica?

Mountain slopes and grasslands in Armenia and Turkey

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

Ernst Rudolf von Trautvetter (1809-1889): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Trautv.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:416512-1: 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].