Poa diaboli - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Soreng & Keil
Source:
wcs
Year:
2003
Citation Micro:
Madroño 50: 306 (2003)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000892137
Common Names
- Diaboli Bluegrass
- Diaboli Poa
- Diaboli Meadow-grass
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Poa diaboli (also called Devil's Bluegrass, among many other common names) is a short-lived perennial grass native to North America. It has a bunch-forming habit, with narrow, flat leaves and short, curved spikes. It grows in sunny, dry areas, such as meadows, grasslands, and open woodlands.
Uses & Benefits
Poa diaboli is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used as a medicinal plant for its antiseptic and anti-inflammatory properties.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Poa diaboli has small, delicate flowers that are usually white or blue in color. The seeds are small and brown, and the seedlings are slender and have a delicate, grass-like appearance.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Poa diaboli is a perennial grass that is native to the Mediterranean region. It grows in full sun to partial shade and prefers moist, well-drained soils. It can be propagated by seed or division and can be used in lawns, meadows, and as a ground cover. It is tolerant of drought and salt.
Where to Find Poa diaboli
Poa diaboli is native to the Mediterranean region, from Portugal to Turkey, and is also found in North Africa.
Poa diaboli FAQ
What is the scientific name of Poa diaboli?
Poa diaboli
What is the common name of Poa diaboli?
Devil's bluegrass
Where is Poa diaboli found?
Poa diaboli is found in North America, Europe, and Asia.
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
David John Keil (b.1946): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'D.J.Keil' in the authors string.
Robert John Soreng (b.1952): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Soreng' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:330610-2: 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].