Poa nivicola - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Ridl.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1916
Citation Micro:
Trans. Linn. Soc. London, Bot. 9: 251 (1916)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000893132
Common Names
- Poa nivicola
- Snow Meadowgrass
- Alpine Meadowgrass
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Poa nivicola (also called Snow Meadow-grass, among many other common names) is a perennial grass found in Asia. It has a creeping rhizome and erect culms that reach a height of 15-50 cm. It is found in shady places, such as woods, hedgerows and shady banks, and is usually found in moist soils.
Uses & Benefits
Poa nivicola is used as a turf grass and for erosion control. It is also used as a food source for livestock and wildlife.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Poa nivicola has small, white flowers and small, black seeds. The seedlings are thin and grass-like.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Poa nivicola is a low-growing, tufted grass native to the mountains of Europe and Asia. It has narrow, bright green leaves and is tolerant of a wide range of soil types. It prefers moist, well-drained soils in full sun to partial shade. Propagation is by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in well-prepared soil. Division can be done in spring or fall.
Where to Find Poa nivicola
Poa nivicola is native to the Himalayas and is found in grasslands, meadows, and open woodlands.
Poa nivicola FAQ
What is the scientific name of Poa nivicola?
Poa nivicola
What is the family of Poa nivicola?
Poaceae
What is the common name of Poa nivicola?
Mountain Meadow-grass
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
Henry Nicholas Ridley (1855-1956): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Ridl.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:417595-1: 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].