Poa polycolea - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Stapf
Source:
wcs
Year:
1896
Citation Micro:
Fl. Brit. India 7: 342 (1896)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000893375
Common Names
- Polycolea Poa
- Polycolea Meadow Grass
- Polycolea Bluegrass
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Poa polycolea (also called Many-stemmed Meadow-grass, among many other common names) is a perennial grass native to Europe, Asia, and North America. It is found in meadows, pastures, and other grassy areas.
Uses & Benefits
Poa polycolea is used as a turf grass in lawns and as an ornamental grass in gardens. It is also used as a forage grass for livestock and as a soil stabilizer.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Poa polycolea has small, pink flowers that are arranged in clusters. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are thin and light green.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Poa polycolea is a perennial grass that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers moist, well-drained soils in full sun to partial shade. It is tolerant of drought and can be grown in containers. It can be propagated by dividing the clumps in spring or by sowing the seeds in spring or autumn.
Where to Find Poa polycolea
Poa polycolea is native to Europe, North Africa, and temperate regions of Asia.
Poa polycolea FAQ
What is the scientific name of Poa polycolea?
Poa polycolea
What is the common name of Poa polycolea?
Many-flowered bluegrass
What is the natural habitat of Poa polycolea?
Dry, rocky slopes and ridges
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
Otto Stapf (1857-1933): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Stapf' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:417771-1: 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].