Poa matris-occidentalis - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
P.M.Peterson & Soreng
Source:
wcs
Year:
2006
Citation Micro:
Sida 22: 906 (2006)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000908387
Common Names
- Poa Matris-Occidentalis
- Matris-Occidentalis Poa
- Matris-Occidentalis Grass
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Poa matris-occidentalis (also called Western Bluegrass, among many other common names) is a perennial grass species native to the United States. It has a tufted growth habit and is characterized by its blue-green leaves and small inflorescences. It is found in prairies and open woodlands.
Uses & Benefits
Poa matris-occidentalis is used as a turf grass for lawns, golf courses, and other recreational areas. It is also used as a forage grass for livestock.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Poa matris-occidentalis sub. mohinorensis Soreng & P.M.PetersonPoa matris-occidentalis sub. matris-occidentalis
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Poa matris-occidentalis has small, white flowers with a yellow center. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and green.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Poa matris-occidentalis is a clump-forming, evergreen, perennial grass. It can be propagated by division in spring or autumn. Cultivation requires a moist, well-drained, acidic soil in full sun or partial shade.
Where to Find Poa matris-occidentalis
Poa matris-occidentalis is native to the western United States, including California, Oregon, and Washington.
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
Robert John Soreng (b.1952): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Soreng' in the authors string.
Paul M. Peterson (b.1954): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'P.M.Peterson' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:60445243-2: 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].