Status:
valid
Authors:
Hitchc.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1913
Citation Micro:
Contr. U.S. Natl. Herb. 17: 374 (1913)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000893191
Common Names
- Orizaba Poa
- Poa orizabensis
- Orizabensis Meadow-grass
Description
Poa orizabensis (also called Orizaba Bluegrass, among many other common names) is a perennial grass native to the western United States. It grows in clumps and has narrow, bright-green leaves and small, light-blue flowers. It is found in dry, open areas, such as meadows, pastures, and roadsides.
Uses & Benefits
Poa orizabensis is used as an ornamental plant and is often used in landscaping. It is also used to make paper and as a soil stabilizer.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Poa orizabensis has small, blue-green flowers that are arranged in a spike-like inflorescence. Its seeds are small, brown and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small and have a single leaf.
Cultivation and Propagation
Poa orizabensis can be propagated by seed, division, or cuttings. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and full sun. It is tolerant of some shade and can be grown in containers or in the ground.
Where to Find Poa orizabensis
Poa orizabensis can be found in the western United States, from California to Oregon and Washington.
Poa orizabensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Poa orizabensis?
Poa orizabensis
What is the family of Poa orizabensis?
Poaceae
Where is Poa orizabensis native to?
Mexico
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
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:204390-2: 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].