Poa kamczatensis - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Prob.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1973
Citation Micro:
Novosti Sist. Vyssh. Rast. 10: 70 (1973)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000892664
Common Names
- Kamchatka Bluegrass
- Poa kamczatensis
- Tall Bluegrass
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Poa kamczatensis (also called Kamchatka bluegrass, among many other common names) is a perennial grass native to the Kamchatka Peninsula in Russia. It is a low-growing grass, usually reaching a height of 10–20 cm. It is found in wet meadows, marshes, and other wet habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Poa kamczatensis is used as an ornamental grass and for erosion control. It is also used as a turf grass in lawns and as a ground cover in gardens.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Poa kamczatensis has small, white flowers, and its seeds are small and black. Its seedlings are thin and delicate.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Poa kamczatensis is a perennial grass native to Japan. It is easily propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. It can tolerate some shade but will not tolerate drought. It can be grown in containers or in the ground.
Where to Find Poa kamczatensis
Poa kamczatensis is native to Europe and can be found in grasslands, meadows, and pastures.
Poa kamczatensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Poa kamczatensis?
Poa kamczatensis
What is the common name of Poa kamczatensis?
Kamczat's bluegrass
Where is Poa kamczatensis found?
Poa kamczatensis is found in the Caucasus region of Europe
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
Nina Probatova (b.1939): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Prob.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:417296-1: 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].