Poa langtangensis - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Melderis
Source:
wcs
Year:
1978
Citation Micro:
Enum. Fl. Pl. Nepal 1: 143 (1978)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000892752
Common Names
- Langtang Bluegrass
- Poa langtangensis
- Tall Bluegrass
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Poa langtangensis (also called Langtang Poa, among many other common names) is a perennial grass species native to the Himalayas. 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 alpine meadows.
Uses & Benefits
Poa langtangensis is an ornamental grass that is often used in gardens and parks. It has a low-growing habit and produces attractive blue-green foliage. It is also used as a ground cover in areas where other plants are not able to grow.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Poa langtangensis 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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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Poa langtangensis is a perennial grass native to the Himalayas. 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 langtangensis
Poa langtangensis is found in the Himalayas.
Poa langtangensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Poa langtangensis?
Poa langtangensis
What is the common name of Poa langtangensis?
Langtang meadow grass
Where is Poa langtangensis found?
Poa langtangensis is found in Nepal
Species in the Poa genus
Poa austrohercynica, Poa digena, Poa figertii, Poa gandogeri, Poa herjedalica, Poa intricata, Poa jemtlandica, Poa jurassica, Poa magadanensis, Poa nematophylla, Poa nobilis, Poa pawlowskii, Poa poppelwellii, Poa sclerocalamos, Poa taurica, Poa wippraensis, Poa abbreviata, Poa acicularifolia, Poa acinaciphylla, Poa acroleuca, Poa adusta, Poa aequatoriensis, Poa aequigluma, Poa affinis, Poa afghanica, Poa aitchisonii, Poa akmanii, Poa albertii, Poa albescens, Poa almasovii, Poa alopecurus, Poa alpigena, Poa alpina, Poa alsodes, Poa alta, Poa anae, Poa anceps, Poa androgyna, Poa angustifolia, Poa ankaratrensis, Poa annua, Poa antipoda, Poa arachnifera, Poa araratica, Poa arctica, Poa arechavaletae, Poa arida, Poa arnowiae, Poa asperifolia, Poa astonii,
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
Aleksandre Melderis (1909-1986): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Melderis' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:417354-1: 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].