Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
magellensis
ID:
1427267

Status:
valid

Authors:
F.Conti & Bartolucci

Source:
Flora of Italy

Year:
2020

Citation Micro:
PhytoKeys 144: 115 (2020)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001443432

Common Names

  • Poa magellensis
  • Poa
  • Magellensis

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Description

Poa magellensis (also called Magellan's Poa, among many other common names) is a perennial grass that can grow up to 1m tall. It is native to South America, and is found in dry meadows and grasslands. Its leaves are narrow, and its flowers are blue and fragrant.

Uses & Benefits

Poa magellensis is an ornamental grass, often used in gardens and landscaping to add texture and color. It is also used medicinally, as the leaves are believed to have healing properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Poa magellensis is a small, yellow-green flower with a white center. The seed is a small, black seed with a hard outer shell. The seedlings are small and delicate with bright green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Poa magellensis is a small perennial grass that grows to a height of around 30 cm (12 in). It is best grown in full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is usually done by seed, which should be sown in spring or summer. The seed should be sown on the surface of the soil and lightly covered. Once the seedlings have grown to a height of around 10 cm (4 in), they can be transplanted into their permanent positions.

Where to Find Poa magellensis

Poa magellensis is native to the subantarctic islands of the Southern Ocean.

Poa magellensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Poa magellensis?

Poa magellensis

What is the common name of Poa magellensis?

Magellensis Poa

What is the natural habitat of Poa magellensis?

Open woodlands and savannas

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

Fabrizio Bartolucci (b.1977): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Bartolucci' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77208269-1: 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].