Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
calliopsis
ID:
892543

Status:
valid

Authors:
Litv. ex Ovcz.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1933

Citation Micro:
Trudy Tadzhisk. Bot. Sada 1(1): 11, 18 (1933)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000891878

Common Names

  • Calliopsis Tussock Grass
  • Calliops Tussock Grass
  • Calliops Bluegrass

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Description

Poa calliopsis (also called Calliopsis Bluegrass, among many other common names) is a perennial grass native to Europe, Asia, and North America. It typically grows in meadows, lawns, and other areas with moist soil.

Uses & Benefits

Poa calliopsis is used as an ornamental grass in gardens and landscaping. It is also used to provide erosion control on slopes and banks.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Poa calliopsis has small, white flowers with awns. Its seeds are small and brown, and its seedlings are short and slender.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Poa calliopsis is a perennial grass that is native to the western United States. It grows in dry, sunny areas and can reach up to 2 feet in height. It is best propagated by division or seed. It prefers well-drained soil and full sun. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate occasional flooding. It can be used as a lawn grass or in meadows and naturalized areas.

Where to Find Poa calliopsis

Poa calliopsis is native to the Mediterranean region.

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

Dmitry Litvinov (1855-1929): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Litv.' in the authors string.
IPNI Record: 77307914-1: Added by the Nov 2022 IPNI import.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:416690-1: 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].