Poa hartzii - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Gand.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1920
Citation Micro:
Bull. Soc. Bot. France 66: 302 (1919 publ. 1920)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000892508
Common Names
- Hartzii Poa
- Poa hartzii
- Hartzii Meadowgrass
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Poa hartzii (also called Hartz's bluegrass, among many other common names) is a perennial grass native to East Asia. It grows in moist meadows, grassy slopes, and other grassy areas.
Uses & Benefits
Poa hartzii is used as a turf grass and for erosion control on slopes.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Poa hartzii has small, white flowers that grow in a spike-like inflorescence. The seeds are small, brown and oval-shaped. The seedlings are thin and have long, narrow leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Poa hartzii is a perennial grass that grows in clumps and can reach heights of up to 1m. It prefers moist, well-drained soils in full sun to partial shade. Propagation is best done by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a sunny position. Division should be done in spring or early summer when the clumps become overcrowded.
Where to Find Poa hartzii
Poa hartzii is found in Chile.
Poa hartzii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Poa hartzii?
Poa hartzii
What is the family of Poa hartzii?
Poaceae
What is the native range of Poa hartzii?
Japan
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
Michel Gandoger (1850-1926): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Gand.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:204269-2: 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].