Poa mongolica - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Rendle) Keng
Source:
wcs
Year:
1957
Citation Micro:
Clav. Gen. Sp. Gram. Prim. Sin. 166 (1957).
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000893021
Common Names
- Mongolica Poa
- Mountain Bluegrass
- Meadow Bluegrass
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Poa mongolica (also called Mongolian Poa, among many other common names) is a perennial grass native to Mongolia. It is found in dry habitats, such as rocky slopes and hillsides.
Uses & Benefits
Poa mongolica is used for erosion control, as a forage crop for livestock, and as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Poa mongolica has small, white flowers, and its seeds are small, dark, and oval-shaped. The seedlings have narrow, pointed leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Poa mongolica is a perennial grass that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun to partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate dry conditions. It is best grown in an area with good air circulation to prevent fungal diseases. It can be mowed to keep it neat and tidy.
Where to Find Poa mongolica
Poa mongolica can be found in the grasslands of Mongolia, northern China, and eastern Siberia.
Poa mongolica FAQ
What is the scientific name of Poa mongolica?
Poa mongolica
What is the common name of Poa mongolica?
Mongolian bluegrass
What is the natural habitat of Poa mongolica?
Grassy slopes and meadows
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
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-436558: Based on the initial data import
Alfred Barton Rendle (1865-1938): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Rendle' in the authors string.
Yi Li Keng (1898-1975): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Keng' in the authors string.