Poa bonariensis - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Lam.) Kunth
Source:
wcs
Year:
1829
Citation Micro:
Révis. Gramin. 1: 115 (1829)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000891754
Common Names
- Bonariensis Meadowgrass
- Bonariensis Poa
- Two-Awned Meadowgrass
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Poa bonariensis (also called Bonariensis Bluegrass, among many other common names) is a perennial grass species native to South America. It is a low-growing grass that grows in clumps, with narrow, flat leaves and small, light-blue flowers. It is found in open woodlands, meadows, and along roadsides. It is drought-tolerant and prefers full sun.
Uses & Benefits
Poa bonariensis is an ornamental grass, often used in landscaping and as a ground cover. It is also used for erosion control and as a cover crop. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate a wide range of soil types.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Poa bonariensis has small, greenish-blue flowers, which are borne in panicles. The seeds are small, dark brown and glossy. The seedlings are thin, erect and have a single, upright leaf.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Poa bonariensis is a perennial grass that is native to South America. It is a low-growing grass that forms a dense mat of foliage. It is best grown in full sun to partial shade in moist, well-drained soils. It can be propagated by seed or division. The seed should be sown in the spring or fall and the divisions should be taken in the spring or fall.
Where to Find Poa bonariensis
Poa bonariensis is found in South America, including parts of Bolivia, Peru, and Argentina.
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 Sigismund Kunth (1788-1850): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kunth' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:416621-1: 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].