Poa pagophila - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Bor
Source:
wcs
Year:
1949
Citation Micro:
Kew Bull. 4: 239 (1949)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000893205
Common Names
- Poa pagophila
- Iceland Bluegrass
- Iceland Meadowgrass
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Poa pagophila (also called Arctic bluegrass, among many other common names) is a perennial grass native to Arctic regions. It has a tufted habit and grows to a height of 10-30 cm. It is found in grasslands, meadows and dry rocky slopes.
Uses & Benefits
Poa pagophila is used as an ornamental grass and is often used in landscaping. It is also used to help control erosion and can be used as a soil stabilizer.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Poa pagophila has small, white flowers, small, black seeds, and small seedlings with bright green leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Poa pagophila 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 pagophila
Poa pagophila is found in the Arctic and subarctic regions of North America, Europe, and Asia.
Poa pagophila FAQ
What is the scientific name of Poa pagophila?
Poa pagophila
What is the family of Poa pagophila?
Poaceae
Where is Poa pagophila native to?
North America
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
Norman Loftus Bor (1893-1972): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Bor' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:417651-1: 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].