Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
ramosissima
ID:
894245

Status:
valid

Authors:
Hook.f.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1845

Citation Micro:
Fl. Antarct. : 101 (1845)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000893580

Common Names

  • Rough Meadow-grass
  • Rough Bluegrass
  • Mountain Meadow-grass

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Description

Poa ramosissima (also called branching bluegrass, among many other common names) is a species of grass native to Europe, North Africa, and western Asia. It is a perennial grass with a tufted habit and grows to a height of 10–20 cm. It is found in dry grasslands, rocky slopes, and coastal sand dunes.

Uses & Benefits

Poa ramosissima is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a turf grass in lawns. It is also used as a cover crop to reduce erosion and to improve soil fertility.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Poa ramosissima has small, white flowers with yellow centers. The seeds are small, dark brown and oval in shape, with a small tuft of white hairs at the tip. The seedlings are small and slender, with bright green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Poa ramosissima is a perennial grass native to North America. It is a low-growing grass, growing to a height of about 30 cm. It prefers moist, well-drained soils in full sun to partial shade. Propagation is usually done by division or seed. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a prepared seed bed, and lightly covered with soil. The seedlings should be thinned to a spacing of about 10 cm apart.

Where to Find Poa ramosissima

Poa ramosissima can be found in the mountains of the Caucasus region in Russia, Georgia, and Azerbaijan.

Poa ramosissima FAQ

What is the scientific name of Poa ramosissima?

Poa ramosissima

What is the common name of Poa ramosissima?

Branching Poa

What is the natural habitat of Poa ramosissima?

Poa ramosissima is found in grasslands and disturbed areas.

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

Joseph Dalton Hooker (1817-1911): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hook.f.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:417883-1: 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].