Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
koelzii
ID:
893365

Status:
valid

Authors:
Bor

Source:
wcs

Year:
1948

Citation Micro:
Kew Bull. 3: 139 (1948)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000892700

Common Names

  • Poa koelzii
  • Koelz's bluegrass
  • Koelz's meadow grass

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Description

Poa koelzii (also called Koelz's bluegrass, among many other common names) is a perennial grass native to North America. 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 koelzii 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 koelzii 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 koelzii is a perennial grass native to the western United States. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. It can be propagated by seed or division. It is drought tolerant and does not require much maintenance.

Where to Find Poa koelzii

Poa koelzii is found in the mountains of the Himalayas.

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

Norman Loftus Bor (1893-1972): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Bor' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:417318-1: 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].