Poa pfisteri - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Soreng
Source:
wcs
Year:
2008
Citation Micro:
J. Bot. Res. Inst. Texas 2: 850 (2008)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000914303
Common Names
- Poa pfisteri
- Pfisteri Poa
- Poa Pfisteri
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Poa pfisteri (also called Pfister's Bluegrass, among many other common names) is a perennial grass that grows in tufts. It is native to the Alps and is found in meadows, grasslands, and open woodlands.
Uses & Benefits
Poa pfisteri is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat digestive problems, skin infections, and fever.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Poa pfisteri is a white or pale blue color, with a yellow center. The seed is small and round, with a brownish-black color. The seedlings are small and thin, with a light green color.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Poa pfisteri is a perennial grass native to China. It grows best in full sun and moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is done through seed or division. Seeds should be planted in a moist, well-draining soil and kept in a warm, humid environment until germination occurs. Division should be done in the spring or fall when the plant is actively growing. Dig up the plant and divide the root ball into several sections, then replant each section in a moist, well-draining soil.
Where to Find Poa pfisteri
Poa pfisteri is native to the Caucasus region.
Poa pfisteri FAQ
What is the scientific name of Poa pfisteri?
Poa pfisteri
Where is Poa pfisteri native to?
Central Asia
What type of plant is Poa pfisteri?
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
Robert John Soreng (b.1952): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Soreng' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77099730-1: 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].