Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
khasiana
ID:
893347

Status:
valid

Authors:
Stapf

Source:
wcs

Year:
1896

Citation Micro:
Fl. Brit. India 7: 343 (1896)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000892682

Common Names

  • Poa khasiana
  • Khasi bluegrass
  • Khasi meadow grass

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Description

Poa khasiana (also called Khasi bluegrass, among many other common names) is a perennial grass native to India. 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 khasiana 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 khasiana has small, light blue flowers that are densely packed on the spikelets. The seeds are small, yellowish-brown and have awns. The seedlings have a single, short leaf with a pointed tip.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Poa khasiana is a perennial grass native to North America. It is a low-growing grass that grows in clumps and spreads by rhizomes. It prefers full sun and well-drained soils. It is drought-tolerant and can be propagated by seed or division. It is often used in lawns, meadows, and as a ground cover.

Where to Find Poa khasiana

Poa khasiana is found in the mountains of India.

Poa khasiana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Poa khasiana?

Poa khasiana

What is the common name of Poa khasiana?

Khasi's bluegrass

Where is Poa khasiana found?

Poa khasiana 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

Otto Stapf (1857-1933): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Stapf' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:417309-1: 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].