Poa schimperiana - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Hochst. ex A.Rich.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1850
Citation Micro:
Tent. Fl. Abyss. 2: 423 (1850)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000893703
Common Names
- Schimper's Bluegrass
- Schimper's Poa
- Poa Schimperiana
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Poa schimperiana (also called Schimper's Bluegrass, among many other common names) is a perennial grass native to North America, Europe, and Asia. It grows in meadows, pastures, and other grasslands, and is tolerant of a wide range of soil types and climates.
Uses & Benefits
Poa schimperiana is used as a forage crop for livestock, as well as a soil stabilizer and erosion control plant. It is also used in landscaping and as a cover crop.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Poa schimperiana has small, white flowers that are arranged in panicles. The seeds are small, black, and shiny. The seedlings are small and have a thin stem.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Poa schimperiana is a perennial grass that is native to North America. It is a low-growing grass with a spreading habit. It prefers full sun to partial shade and moist, well-drained soils. It is tolerant of drought and heat. Propagation is by seed, division, or cuttings.
Where to Find Poa schimperiana
Poa schimperiana can be found in moist meadows, grassy slopes, and other open areas in Europe, Asia, and North America.
Poa schimperiana FAQ
What is the scientific name of Poa schimperiana?
Poa schimperiana
What is the family of Poa schimperiana?
Poaceae
What is the common name of Poa schimperiana?
Schimper's 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
Christian Ferdinand Friedrich Hochstetter (1787-1860): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hochst.' in the authors string.
Achille Richard (1794-1852): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.Rich.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:417989-1: 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].