Poa nubensis - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Giussani, Fern.Pepi & Morrone
Source:
wcs
Year:
2008
Citation Micro:
Bot. J. Linn. Soc. 157: 243 (2008)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000908613
Common Names
- Poa Nubensis
- Nubian Poa
- Nubian Meadowgrass
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Poa nubensis (also called alpine meadow-grass, among many other common names) is a perennial grass native to the alpine regions of Europe. It has a tufted habit and grows to a height of 10 to 30 cm. It prefers full sun and well-drained soils and is often found in meadows, pastures, and grasslands.
Uses & Benefits
Poa nubensis is used as a turf grass, for erosion control, and as a forage crop for livestock.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Poa nubensis has small, white flowers that bloom in the spring. The seeds are small and black and the seedlings are thin and delicate.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Poa nubensis is a grass species native to North America. It can be propagated by seed or by division. To cultivate, provide a well-draining soil mix and keep the soil moist but not wet. Provide bright, indirect light and keep the temperature between 65-85°F (18-29°C).
Where to Find Poa nubensis
Poa nubensis is found in the temperate forests of North America.
Poa nubensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Poa nubensis?
Poa nubensis
What is the common name of Poa nubensis?
Mountain bluegrass
What is the natural habitat of Poa nubensis?
Mountain meadows and grasslands
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
Osvaldo Morrone (1957-2011): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Morrone' in the authors string.
Liliana Mónica Giussani (b.1966): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Giussani' in the authors string.
María G. Fernández Pepi: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Fern.Pepi' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77090856-1: 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].