Poa bajaensis - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Soreng
Source:
wcs
Year:
2002
Citation Micro:
Madroño 48: 123 (2001 publ. 2002)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000891701
Common Names
- Poa bajaensis
- Baja Poa
- Baja Bluegrass
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Poa bajaensis (also called Baja Meadowgrass, among many other common names) is a perennial grass native to Mexico and the southwestern United States. 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 bajaensis 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 bajaensis 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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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Poa bajaensis 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 bajaensis
Poa bajaensis is native to the Baja California Peninsula of Mexico.
Poa bajaensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Poa bajaensis?
Poa bajaensis
What is the common name of Poa bajaensis?
Baja Meadow Grass
What is the natural habitat of Poa bajaensis?
Mountain meadows and alpine pastures
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
Robert John Soreng (b.1952): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Soreng' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:322331-2: 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].