Poa cenisia - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
All.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1789
Citation Micro:
Auct. Fl. Pedem. : 40 (1789)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000891913
Common Names
- Poa cenisia
- Cenisia Meadowgrass
- Alpine Meadowgrass
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Poa cenisia (also called Cenisian Meadow-grass, among many other common names) is a perennial grass native to Europe and Asia. It has thin, green leaves and grows to a height of 40 cm. It is found in grasslands, meadows, and along roadsides in its native region.
Uses & Benefits
Poa cenisia 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 cenisia has small, white flowers and seeds that are small, shiny, and black. The seedlings are small and delicate.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Poa cenisia is a perennial grass native to Europe and Asia. It is easy to cultivate and propagate, as it can be grown from seed, division, or plugs. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil, and can tolerate some drought. It can be mowed to maintain a neat appearance, and can be used in lawns, meadows, and naturalized areas.
Where to Find Poa cenisia
Poa cenisia is found in Europe, Asia, and North America.
Poa cenisia FAQ
What is the scientific name of Poa cenisia?
Poa cenisia
What is the common name of Poa cenisia?
Cenis bluegrass
What is the natural habitat of Poa cenisia?
It is found in moist meadows, grasslands, and open woodlands
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
Carlo Allioni (1728-1804): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'All.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:30482705-2: 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].