Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
badensis
ID:
892356

Status:
valid

Authors:
Haenke ex Willd.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1797

Citation Micro:
Sp. Pl., ed. 4. 1: 392 (1797)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000891691

Common Names

  • Poa badensis
  • Baden Poa
  • Baden Bluegrass

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Description

Poa badensis (also called Baden Meadowgrass, among many other common names) is a perennial grass native to Central Europe. It grows in meadows, pastures, and other grassy areas, and is characterized by its narrow, flat leaves and its small, light-colored inflorescences.

Uses & Benefits

Poa badensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a food source for livestock. It has also been used in traditional medicine to treat ailments such as fever, headaches, and stomachaches.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Poa badensis is a small white flower that grows in clusters. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are thin and have a light green color.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Poa badensis is a cool-season grass that is easy to cultivate and propagate. It can be grown from seed or vegetative cuttings. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and full sun. It is tolerant of drought and can be mowed to maintain its shape and size.

Where to Find Poa badensis

Poa badensis is native to the Mediterranean region.

Poa badensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Poa badensis?

Poa badensis

What is the common name of Poa badensis?

Baden Meadow Grass

What is the natural habitat of Poa badensis?

Mountain meadows and alpine pastures

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 Ludwig Willdenow (1765-1812): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Willd.' in the authors string.
Thaddäus Haenke (1761-1816): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Haenke' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:416575-1: 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].