Poa calycina - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
(J.Presl) Kunth
Source:
wcs
Year:
1833
Citation Micro:
Enum. Pl. 1: 326 (1833)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000891883
Common Names
- Calycina Tussock Grass
- Calycin Tussock Grass
- Calycin Bluegrass
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Poa calycina (also called Calycina 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 calycina is used as an ornamental grass in gardens and landscaping. It is also used to provide erosion control on slopes and banks.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Poa calycina var. mathewsii (Ball) RefulioPoa calycina var. calycina
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Poa calycina has small, white flowers with awns. Its seeds are small and brown, and its seedlings are short and slender.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Poa calycina 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 calycina
Poa calycina is native to the Mediterranean region.
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.
Jan Svatopluk Presl (1791-1849): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'J.Presl' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:416693-1: 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].