Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
diaphora
ID:
892812

Status:
valid

Authors:
Trin.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1836

Citation Micro:
Bull. Sci. Acad. Imp. Sci. Saint-Pétersbourg 1: 69 (1836)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000892147

Common Names

  • Diaphora Bluegrass
  • Diaphora Poa
  • Diaphora Meadow-grass

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Description

Poa diaphora (also called Variable Bluegrass, among many other common names) is a perennial grass native to North America. It has a slender stem and its leaves are linear, with a length of up to 10 cm. It grows in open woods, roadsides, and grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Poa diaphora is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a forage crop and for the production of hay.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Poa diaphora var. diaphora
Poa diaphora sub. oxyglumis (Boiss.) Soreng & G.H.Zhu
Poa diaphora var. alpina (Boiss.) Soreng, Cabi & L.J.Gillespie
Poa diaphora var. songarica (Schrenk) Soreng, Cabi & L.J.Gillespie

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Poa diaphora 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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Cultivation and Propagation

Poa diaphora 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 diaphora

Poa diaphora is native to the Mediterranean region, from Portugal to Turkey, and is also found in North Africa.

Poa diaphora FAQ

What is the scientific name of Poa diaphora?

Poa diaphora

What is the common name of Poa diaphora?

Diaphora bluegrass

Where is Poa diaphora found?

Poa diaphora is found in North America, Europe, and Asia.

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

POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:416906-1: 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].