Poa madecassa - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
A.Camus
Source:
wcs
Year:
1955
Citation Micro:
Bull. Soc. Bot. France 102: 122 (1955)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000892907
Common Names
- Poa madecassa
- Tussock Grass
- Mountain Meadow Grass
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Poa madecassa (also called Madecass Poa, among many other common names) is a perennial grass native to Madagascar. It has narrow, flat leaves and grows in a variety of habitats, including grasslands, woodlands and coastal areas.
Uses & Benefits
Poa madecassa is used as an ornamental grass in gardens and landscapes. It is also used in erosion control and as a ground cover.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Poa madecassa has small, white flowers with a single seed per flower. The seeds are small, black and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small, with a single, narrow leaf and a short stem.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Poa madecassa is a perennial grass that can be propagated by division or by seed. It prefers a moist, well-drained soil in full sun or partial shade and can tolerate drought. It can be propagated by division in spring or by seed sown in spring or autumn.
Where to Find Poa madecassa
Poa madecassa is native to Madagascar and can be found in the eastern and southern parts of the island.
Poa madecassa FAQ
What is the scientific name of Poa madecassa?
Poa madecassa
What is the common name of Poa madecassa?
Madecassa bluegrass
What is the natural habitat of Poa madecassa?
Dry grasslands, open woodlands, and disturbed areas
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
Aimée Antoinette Camus (1879-1965): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.Camus' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:417441-1: 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].