Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
ensiformis
ID:
892904

Status:
valid

Authors:
Vickery

Source:
wcs

Year:
1970

Citation Micro:
Contr. New South Wales Natl. Herb. 4: 188 (1970)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000892239

Common Names

  • Poa ensiformis
  • Sword-shaped Poa
  • Sword-shaped Meadow Grass

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Description

Poa ensiformis (also called Sword-leaved 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 ensiformis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as an herbal remedy for the treatment of various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Poa ensiformis has small, white, star-shaped flowers and small, dark-brown seeds. The seedlings are small and thin, with a single leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Poa ensiformis is a perennial grass native to Europe, Asia, and North Africa. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soils. Propagation is by seed, division, or cuttings. The seed should be sown in spring or early summer in a sunny location with well-drained soil. Division can be done in spring or fall, and cuttings can be taken in early summer.

Where to Find Poa ensiformis

Poa ensiformis is found in the temperate regions of the Northern Hemisphere, including Europe, Asia, and North America.

Poa ensiformis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Poa ensiformis?

Poa ensiformis

What is the family of Poa ensiformis?

Poaceae

What is the common name of Poa ensiformis?

Sword-like Fescue

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

Joyce Winifred Vickery (1908-1979): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Vickery' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:416983-1: 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].