Status:
valid
Authors:
Roshev.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1932
Citation Micro:
Izv. Bot. Sada Akad. Nauk S.S.S.R. 30: 303 (1932)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000892835
Common Names
- Poa lipskyi
- Lipsky's Meadowgrass
- Lipsky's Poa
Description
Poa lipskyi (also called Lipsky's 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 lipskyi is used as a forage grass for livestock, as a ground cover in lawns and gardens, and as an ornamental grass in landscaping. It is also used to stabilize soil and control erosion.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Poa lipskyi has small, white flowers with a yellowish center. Its seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are short and slender.
Cultivation and Propagation
Poa lipskyi is a perennial grass that can be grown from seed. It prefers full sun and moist soil. Propagation is best done by sowing the seed directly in the garden. It can also be propagated by division or cuttings.
Where to Find Poa lipskyi
Poa lipskyi is found in North America, Europe, and Asia. It is typically found in moist meadows and pastures.
Poa lipskyi FAQ
What is the scientific name of Poa lipskyi?
Poa lipskyi
Where is Poa lipskyi found?
Poa lipskyi is found in the Himalayas, from Kashmir to Nepal.
What type of soil does Poa lipskyi prefer?
Poa lipskyi prefers moist, well-drained soils.
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
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:417408-1: 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].