Poa fax - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
J.H.Willis & Court
Source:
wcs
Year:
1956
Citation Micro:
Muelleria 1: 45 (1956)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000892280
Common Names
- Fax Bluegrass
- Fax Meadow Grass
- Fax Poa
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Poa fax (also called Fescue, among many other common names) is a perennial grass native to Europe, Asia and North America. It is a low-growing grass that prefers moist, shady areas and can tolerate a wide range of soil types.
Uses & Benefits
Poa fax is used as an ornamental grass in gardens and parks, and is also used in turf grass mixtures for lawns.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Poa fax has small, blue-green flowers, small, round seeds, and small, slender seedlings.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Poa fax is a perennial grass native to North America. It is a low-growing grass that forms a dense mat of foliage. It is best grown in full sun to partial shade and in well-drained soil. Propagation is done by seed or division. The seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a sunny location. Division can be done in spring or fall.
Where to Find Poa fax
Poa fax is native to Europe and can be found in grasslands, meadows, and open forests.
Poa fax FAQ
What is the scientific name of Poa fax?
Poa fax
What is the common name of Poa fax?
Foxtail bluegrass
What is the natural habitat of Poa fax?
Mountain slopes, grasslands, and meadows
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
James Hamlyn Willis (1910-1995): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'J.H.Willis' in the authors string.
Arthur Bertram Court (1927-2012): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Court' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:417016-1: 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].