Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
ruprechtii
ID:
894327

Status:
valid

Authors:
Peyr.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1859

Citation Micro:
Linnaea 30: 6 (1859)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000893662

Common Names

  • Poa ruprechtii
  • Ruprecht's Bluegrass
  • Ruprecht's Meadowgrass

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Description

Poa ruprechtii (also called Ruprecht's bluegrass, among many other common names) is a species of grass native to the Mediterranean region. 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 ruprechtii is used as a forage grass for livestock, as well as for erosion control and as a cover crop. It is also used in landscaping and as an ornamental grass.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Poa ruprechtii has small, bright blue flowers with anthers that are yellow. The seed is a small, dark brown, oval-shaped grain. The seedlings are slender and have a tuft of basal leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Poa ruprechtii is an easy-to-grow grass that prefers full sun to partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. It is best propagated by seed or division. It can also be propagated by cuttings.

Where to Find Poa ruprechtii

Poa ruprechtii is native to the Himalayas.

Poa ruprechtii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Poa ruprechtii?

Poa ruprechtii

What is the family of Poa ruprechtii?

Poaceae

What is the common name of Poa ruprechtii?

Ruprecht's bluegrass

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

Johann Joseph Peyritsch (1835-1889): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Peyr.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:417956-1: 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].