Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
chathamica
ID:
892603

Status:
valid

Authors:
Petrie

Source:
wcs

Year:
1902

Citation Micro:
Trans. & Proc. New Zealand Inst. 34: 394 (1902)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000891938

Common Names

  • Poa chathamica
  • Chathamica Meadowgrass
  • Chathamica Bluegrass
  • Bluegrass Meadowgrass

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Description

Poa chathamica (also called Chatham's bluegrass, among many other common names) is a small, tufted, perennial grass native to the western United States and Canada. It has narrow, flat, smooth leaves and a short, dense inflorescence. It grows in dry, open, rocky areas, meadows, and woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Poa chathamica is a grass species that is used as a forage grass for livestock, as well as for erosion control and as a turf grass. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Poa chathamica has small, white flowers that are clustered together. Its seeds are small and black. Its seedlings have a single, pointed leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Poa chathamica is a perennial grass native to the United States. It is easy to cultivate and propagate, as it can be grown from seed, division, or plugs. It prefers full sun and 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 chathamica

Poa chathamica is found in the Mediterranean region.

Poa chathamica FAQ

What is the scientific name of Poa chathamica?

Poa chathamica

What is the common name of Poa chathamica?

Chatham Island bluegrass

What is the natural habitat of Poa chathamica?

It is found in moist meadows, grasslands, and open woodlands

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

Donald Petrie (1846-1925): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Petrie' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:416736-1: 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].