Poa ramoniana - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Soreng & Sylvester
Source:
ipni
Year:
2016
Citation Micro:
PhytoKeys 65: 76 (2016)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001346011
Common Names
- Poa ramoniana
- Ramon's Poa
- Ramon's Poa Plant
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Poa ramoniana (also called Ramon's Poa, among many other common names) is a species of grass in the Poaceae family. It is native to Peru, and is found in dry, rocky areas. It has a tuft of narrow leaves and small, white flowers.
Uses & Benefits
Poa ramoniana is an ornamental plant used to add color and texture to gardens. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat a variety of ailments, including fever and digestive issues.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Poa ramoniana has small, blue-green flowers with yellowish-green sepals and petals. The seeds are small, round and black. The seedlings are small, with a single pair of leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Poa ramoniana is a grass native to Peru. It prefers full sun and well-drained soils. Propagation is done by seed or division. The seeds should be sown in a moist, sterile medium and kept in a warm, humid environment until germination occurs. Division should be done in the spring or fall.
Where to Find Poa ramoniana
Poa ramoniana is native to Peru. It can be found in grasslands and meadows.
Poa ramoniana FAQ
What is the scientific name of Poa ramoniana?
Poa ramoniana
What is the common name of Poa ramoniana?
None
Where is Poa ramoniana native to?
Peru
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.
Steven P. Sylvester: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Sylvester' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77155738-1: 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].