Poa compressa - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
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valid
Authors:
L.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1753
Citation Micro:
Sp. Pl. : 69 (1753)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000892001
Common Names
- Compressed Bluegrass
- Poa Compressa
- Coarctate Bluegrass
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Poa compressa (also called Canada Bluegrass, among many other common names) is a perennial grass native to North America. It grows in dry, sunny areas, often in rocky or sandy soils.
Uses & Benefits
Poa compressa is used as a turf grass and for erosion control. It is also used as a forage grass for livestock and as a cover crop for soil improvement.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Poa compressa has small, white flowers with five petals and a yellow center. Its seeds are small and black, and its seedlings have small, oval-shaped leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Poa compressa is a perennial grass which is easy to cultivate and propagate. It is best grown in full sun and moist soil. It can be propagated by seed or division. Divide the clumps in spring or early summer. Sow the seeds in spring or early summer in a sunny spot with moist soil.
Where to Find Poa compressa
Poa compressa can be found in North America, Europe, and Asia. It is a species of grass that prefers moist, shady environments.
Poa compressa FAQ
What is the scientific name of Poa compressa?
Poa compressa
What is the common name of Poa compressa?
Canada bluegrass
Where is Poa compressa found?
Poa compressa is found in the eastern United States and Canada.
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 Linnaeus (1707-1778): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:204172-2: 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].