Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
kolymensis
ID:
893368

Status:
valid

Authors:
Tzvelev

Source:
wcs

Year:
1972

Citation Micro:
Bot. Zhurn. (Moscow & Leningrad) 57: 646 (1972)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000892703

Common Names

  • Poa kolymensis
  • Kolyma bluegrass
  • Kolyma meadow grass

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Description

Poa kolymensis (also called Kolyma bluegrass, among many other common names) is a perennial grass native to Russia. 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 kolymensis 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 kolymensis has small, white flowers that are borne in clusters. The seeds are small, dark brown and have a tuft of white hairs at one end. The seedlings are small and have a single, erect leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Poa kolymensis 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 kolymensis

Poa kolymensis is found in the Kolyma River Valley in Russia.

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

Nikolai Tzvelev (1925-2015): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Tzvelev' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:417321-1: 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].