Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
kurdistanica
ID:
893381

Status:
valid

Authors:
Chrtek & Hadac

Source:
wcs

Year:
1970

Citation Micro:
Candollea 25: 260 (1970)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000892716

Common Names

  • Poa kurdistanica
  • Kurdistan bluegrass
  • Kurdistan meadow grass

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Description

Poa kurdistanica (also called Kurdistan Bluegrass, among many other common names) is a perennial grass species native to Europe, Asia, and North America. It is found in meadows, pastures, and other grassy areas, and prefers moist soils.

Uses & Benefits

Poa kurdistanica is a species of grass that is native to Europe and Asia. It is a low-growing, drought-tolerant grass that is often used in lawns and gardens. It is also used as a ground cover in areas where other grasses may not be able to survive.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Poa kurdistanica has small, white flowers with five petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Poa kurdistanica is a perennial grass native to the Middle East. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soils. Propagation is by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a well-prepared seed bed. Division can be done in spring or autumn.

Where to Find Poa kurdistanica

Poa kurdistanica is found in the Middle East.

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

Jindřich Chrtek (1930-2008): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Chrtek' in the authors string.
Emil Hadač (1914-2003): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hadač' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:417327-1: 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].