Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
inconspicua
ID:
893273

Status:
valid

Authors:
Veldkamp

Source:
wcs

Year:
1994

Citation Micro:
Alpine Fl. New Guinea 2: 1062 (1994)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000892608

Common Names

  • Poa inconspicua
  • Inconspicua Bluegrass
  • Inconspicua Poa

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Description

Poa inconspicua (also called Pale Bluegrass, among many other common names) is a perennial grass native to Europe, North Africa, and western Asia. It grows in a variety of habitats, including dry grasslands, open woodlands, and coastal areas.

Uses & Benefits

Poa inconspicua is a grass that is used for turf and forage. It is also used as an ornamental grass in gardens and landscapes. It is drought tolerant and can be used to prevent soil erosion.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Poa inconspicua has small, white flowers that grow in clusters. The seeds are small, round and dark brown in color. The seedlings are small and light green in color.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Poa inconspicua is a perennial grass that is native to Europe and North Africa. It is typically grown in full sun or partial shade in well-drained soil. Propagation is done by seed or division. The plant can be divided in spring or autumn and the divisions should be replanted immediately.

Where to Find Poa inconspicua

Poa inconspicua is native to Europe and can be found in grasslands, meadows, and pastures.

Poa inconspicua FAQ

What is the scientific name of Poa inconspicua?

Poa inconspicua

What is the common name of Poa inconspicua?

Inconspicuous Meadow-grass

What is the family of Poa inconspicua?

Poaceae

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

Jan Frederik Veldkamp (1941-2017): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Veldkamp' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:417247-1: 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].