Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
margilicola
ID:
893594

Status:
valid

Authors:
Bernátová & Májovský

Source:
wcs

Year:
1997

Citation Micro:
Biologia (Bratislava), Sect. Bot. 52: 28 (1997)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000892929

Common Names

  • Poa margilicola
  • Tussock Grass
  • Mountain Meadow Grass

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Description

Poa margilicola (also called Margil's Meadow-Grass, among many other common names) is a perennial grass native to Europe and Asia. It grows in meadows and pastures, preferring moist soils and partial shade.

Uses & Benefits

Poa margilicola is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a groundcover and for erosion control. It can also be used as fodder for livestock.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Poa margilicola 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 margilicola 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 margilicola

Poa margilicola can be found in Europe.

Poa margilicola FAQ

What is the scientific name of Poa margilicola?

Poa margilicola

What is the common name of Poa margilicola?

Margilicola bluegrass

What is the natural habitat of Poa margilicola?

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

Jozef Májovský (1920-2012): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Májovský' in the authors string.
Dana Bernátová: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Bernátová' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:1006032-1: 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].