Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
sachalinensis
ID:
894332

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Koidz.) Honda

Source:
wcs

Year:
1927

Citation Micro:
Bot. Mag. (Tokyo) 41: 641 (1927)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000893667

Common Names

  • Sakhalin Poa
  • Poa sachalinensis
  • Sakhalin Meadow-grass

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Description

Poa sachalinensis (also called Sakhalin 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 sachalinensis is used as a turf grass in lawns and as an ornamental grass in gardens. It is also used as a forage grass for livestock and as a soil stabilizer.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Poa sachalinensis 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 sachalinensis 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 sachalinensis

Poa sachalinensis is found in Japan and Russia.

Poa sachalinensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Poa sachalinensis?

Poa sachalinensis

What is the family of Poa sachalinensis?

Poaceae

What is the common name of Poa sachalinensis?

Sakhalin 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

Masaji Honda (1897-1984): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Honda' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:417962-1: 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].