Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
garhwalensis
ID:
893047

Status:
valid

Authors:
D.C.Nautiyal & R.D.Gaur

Source:
wcs

Year:
1999

Citation Micro:
J. Bombay Nat. Hist. Soc. 96: 285 (1999)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000892382

Common Names

  • Garhwal Bluegrass
  • Garhwal Meadow Grass
  • Garhwal Poa

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Description

Poa garhwalensis (also called Garhwal Poa, among many other common names) is a perennial grass species of the Poaceae family. It is native to the Himalayan region and is found in moist meadows and grasslands. It has a tufted habit and its leaves are linear and flat. Its inflorescence is a panicle of spikelets.

Uses & Benefits

Poa garhwalensis is a species of grass that is used as a forage grass for livestock, as well as for erosion control and as a soil stabilizer. It is also used in landscaping and can be used as a ground cover.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Poa garhwalensis has small, white flowers that are borne in clusters. The seeds are small, dark brown and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small, with a single leaf and a short stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Poa garhwalensis is a perennial grass native to the Mediterranean region. It is a low-growing grass that forms dense mats of foliage and produces small, blue-green flowers in the summer. It is best grown in full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is done by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer and kept moist until germination. Division can be done in spring or autumn by digging up the clumps and dividing them into smaller sections.

Where to Find Poa garhwalensis

Poa garhwalensis can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of the Americas, Africa, and Asia.

Poa garhwalensis FAQ

What are the common names of Poa garhwalensis?

Garhwal Meadow Grass, Garhwal Poa

What is the scientific name of Poa garhwalensis?

Poa garhwalensis

Where is Poa garhwalensis found?

Poa garhwalensis is found in India

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

R.D. Gaur (b.1945): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'R.D.Gaur' in the authors string.
D.C. Nautiyal: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'D.C.Nautiyal' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:1012045-1: 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].