Poa reclinata - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Swallen) Soreng & P.M.Peterson
Source:
ipni
Year:
2016
Citation Micro:
PhytoKeys 63: 116 (2016)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001345833
Common Names
- Poa Reclinata
- Reclinate Poa
- Reclinata Poa
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Poa reclinata (also called Poa Reclinata, among many other common names) is a species of grass found in the Mediterranean region. It is a perennial grass with a single stem, and grows up to 30 cm tall. It is found in grasslands, meadows, and rocky areas, and is native to Spain, France, Italy, and Greece.
Uses & Benefits
Poa reclinata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. The flowers of this plant are edible and can be used to make tea. The leaves of this plant can be used as a salad green.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The Poa reclinata flower is small and white, with six petals. The seed is a dark brown, round shape. The seedlings are small and white, with six petals.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Poa reclinata is a perennial grass native to North America. It is easy to propagate from seed. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. It can be propagated by division in spring or fall. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate light shade.
Where to Find Poa reclinata
Poa reclinata is native to Mexico and can be found in the wild in the tropical rainforests of the country.
Poa reclinata FAQ
What is the scientific name of Poa reclinata?
Poa reclinata
What is the common name of Poa reclinata?
Couch grass
What type of plant is Poa reclinata?
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.
Paul M. Peterson (b.1954): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'P.M.Peterson' in the authors string.
Jason Richard Swallen (1903-1991): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Swallen' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77155361-1: 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].