Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
magadanica
ID:
893574

Status:
valid

Authors:
Kuvaev

Source:
wcs

Year:
1984

Citation Micro:
Novosti Sist. Vyssh. Rast. 21: 23 (1984)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000892909

Common Names

  • Poa magadanica
  • Tussock Grass
  • Mountain Meadow Grass

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Description

Poa magadanica (also called Magadan Poa, among many other common names) is a perennial grass native to Russia. It has narrow, flat leaves and grows in a variety of habitats, including grasslands, woodlands and coastal areas.

Uses & Benefits

Poa magadanica 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 magadanica 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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Cultivation and Propagation

Poa magadanica 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 magadanica

Poa magadanica can be found in Russia.

Poa magadanica FAQ

What is the scientific name of Poa magadanica?

Poa magadanica

What is the common name of Poa magadanica?

Magadan bluegrass

What is the natural habitat of Poa magadanica?

Grasslands, open woodlands, and disturbed areas

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

Vladimir Borisovich Kuvaev (1918-2009): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kuvaev' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:904988-1: 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].