Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
labillardierei
ID:
893387

Status:
valid

Authors:
Steud.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1854

Citation Micro:
Syn. Pl. Glumac. 1: 262 (1854)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000892722

Common Names

  • Poa labillardierei
  • Labillardiere's bluegrass
  • Labillardiere's meadow grass

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Description

Poa labillardierei (also called Australian Bluegrass, among many other common names) is a perennial grass species native to Australia and New Zealand. It is a tufted grass with a creeping rhizome, and grows to a height of up to 0.6 meters. It is found in grasslands, open woodlands, and coastal areas.

Uses & Benefits

Poa labillardierei 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 labillardierei has small, white flowers that are arranged in a panicle. The seeds are small and dark brown in color. The seedlings are small and have a yellowish-green color.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Poa labillardierei is a perennial grass native to Australia. 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 labillardierei

Poa labillardierei is found in Australia.

Poa labillardierei FAQ

What is the scientific name of Poa labillardierei?

Poa labillardierei

What is the common name of Poa labillardierei?

Labillardiere's meadow grass

Where is Poa labillardierei found?

Poa labillardierei is found in Australia

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

Ernst Gottlieb von Steudel (1783-1856): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Steud.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:417332-1: 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].