Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
muktinathensis
ID:
1335754

Status:
valid

Authors:
Rajbh.

Source:
ipni

Year:
2016

Citation Micro:
J. Jap. Bot. 91(Suppl.): 175 (2016)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001348208

Common Names

  • Poa muktinathensis
  • Muktinathensis Poa
  • Muktinathensis Poa

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Description

Poa muktinathensis (also called Muktinath Poa, among many other common names) is a perennial grass that can reach up to 30 cm in height. It is native to the Himalayas, and is commonly found in alpine meadows and grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Poa muktinathensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of timber for furniture and construction.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Poa muktinathensis has small, white flowers with 3-5 petals. The seeds are small, dark brown and have a hard outer shell. The seedlings have two oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Poa muktinathensis is a perennial grass native to the Mediterranean region. It can be propagated through seed or cuttings. It prefers well-drained soil and full sun. It should be watered regularly and fertilized every few weeks.

Where to Find Poa muktinathensis

Poa muktinathensis can be found in the arid regions of Western Australia and South Australia.

Poa muktinathensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Poa muktinathensis?

Poa muktinathensis

What is the common name of Poa muktinathensis?

Muktinath Poa

What is the natural habitat of Poa muktinathensis?

Mountain meadows and grasslands

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

Keshab R. Rajbhandari: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Rajbh.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77160967-1: 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].