Poa damavandica - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Assadi & Kavousi
Source:
wcs
Year:
2009
Citation Micro:
Iran. J. Bot. 15: 57 (2009)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000914300
Common Names
- Poa damavandica
- Damavandica Poa
- Poa Damavandica
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Poa damavandica (also called 'Damavand Poa', among many other common names) is a perennial grass that grows up to 1 m tall. It is native to the Middle East and is found in dry, grassy habitats. It has narrow, green leaves and small, white flowers.
Uses & Benefits
Poa damavandica is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat digestive problems, skin infections, and fever.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Poa damavandica is a white or pale blue color, with a yellow center. The seed is small and round, with a brownish-black color. The seedlings are small and thin, with a light green color.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Poa damavandica is a perennial grass native to Iran. It grows best in full sun and moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is done through seed or division. Seeds should be planted in a moist, well-draining soil and kept in a warm, humid environment until germination occurs. Division should be done in the spring or fall when the plant is actively growing. Dig up the plant and divide the root ball into several sections, then replant each section in a moist, well-draining soil.
Where to Find Poa damavandica
Poa damavandica is native to Iran.
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
Mostafa Assadi (b.1950): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Assadi' in the authors string.
Kourosh Kavousi: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kavousi' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77102379-1: 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].