Poa populetorum - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Prob.
Source:
ipni
Year:
2015
Citation Micro:
Novosti Sist. Vyssh. Rast. 46: 39 (2015)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001330497
Common Names
- Poa populetorum
- Poplar Poa
- Poplar Meadowgrass
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Poa populetorum (also called Poplar Poa, among many other common names) is a perennial grass, growing up to 1 m in height. It is native to Russia and is found in grasslands and open forests, at elevations of 1000-2000 m.
Uses & Benefits
Poa populetorum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a cut flower for decoration. The plant has medicinal properties and is used in traditional medicine for treating various ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Poa populetorum is white in color with a yellow center. The seed is a small, black, round drupe. The seedlings have a single cotyledon and a pair of opposite, simple leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Poa populetorum is a grass native to tropical climates. It can be propagated through division or by seed. To cultivate, provide full sun and well-drained soil. Water regularly and fertilize monthly during the growing season.
Where to Find Poa populetorum
Poa populetorum can be found in the Caucasus region of Eastern Europe, primarily in Russia and Georgia.
Poa populetorum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Poa populetorum?
Poa populetorum
What is the common name of Poa populetorum?
Poplar Meadow Grass
What is the natural habitat of Poa populetorum?
Meadows and grasslands
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
Nina Probatova (b.1939): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Prob.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:60471878-2: 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].