Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
orizabensis
ID:
893856

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

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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.

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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 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

A. S. Hitchcock (1865-1935): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hitchc.' in the authors string.
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].