Poa ruwenzoriensis - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Robyns & Tournay
Source:
wcs
Year:
1955
Citation Micro:
Fl. Spermatophyt. Parc Nat. Albert 3: 186 (1955)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000893663
Common Names
- Ruwenzori Poa
- Poa ruwenzoriensis
- Ruwenzori Meadow-grass
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Poa ruwenzoriensis (also called Ruwenzori bluegrass, among many other common names) is a species of grass native to the Himalayan 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 alpine meadows.
Uses & Benefits
Poa ruwenzoriensis 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 ruwenzoriensis 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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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Poa ruwenzoriensis 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 ruwenzoriensis
Poa ruwenzoriensis is found in the Ruwenzori Mountains of Africa.
Poa ruwenzoriensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Poa ruwenzoriensis?
Poa ruwenzoriensis
What is the family of Poa ruwenzoriensis?
Poaceae
What is the common name of Poa ruwenzoriensis?
Ruwenzori bluegrass
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
Frans Hubert Edouard Arthur Walter Robyns (1901-1986): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Robyns' in the authors string.
Roland Louis Jules Alfred Tournay (1925-1972): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Tournay' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:417957-1: 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].