Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
kenteica
ID:
893339

Status:
valid

Authors:
N.R.Ivanov

Source:
wcs

Year:
1938

Citation Micro:
Bot. Mater. Gerb. Bot. Inst. Komarova Akad. Nauk S.S.S.R. 7: 278 (1938)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000892674

Common Names

  • Kente Bluegrass
  • Poa kenteica
  • Tall Bluegrass

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Description

Poa kenteica (also called Kentei bluegrass, among many other common names) is a perennial grass native to Japan. It is a low-growing grass, usually reaching a height of 10–20 cm. It is found in moist, open habitats, such as meadows and grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Poa kenteica 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 kenteica has small, white flowers, and its seeds are small and black. Its seedlings are thin and delicate.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Poa kenteica 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 kenteica

Poa kenteica is found in the mountains of the Caucasus.

Poa kenteica FAQ

What is the scientific name of Poa kenteica?

Poa kenteica

What is the common name of Poa kenteica?

Kente's bluegrass

Where is Poa kenteica found?

Poa kenteica is found in the Caucasus region of Europe

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

POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:417305-1: 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].