Poa shumushuensis - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Ohwi
Source:
wcs
Year:
1935
Citation Micro:
Acta Phytotax. Geobot. 4: 62 (1935)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000893817
Common Names
- Poa sibirica
- Siberian Bluegrass
- Siberian Meadow-grass
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Poa shumushuensis (also called Shumushu Bluegrass, among many other common names) is a perennial grass native to Japan. It grows in a variety of habitats, including grasslands, meadows, and disturbed sites.
Uses & Benefits
Poa shumushuensis 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 shumushuensis has small, white to blue flowers with three petals. The seeds are small, black and glossy. The seedlings are small, with a single, upright leaf.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Poa shumushuensis is a perennial grass native to the mountains of western North America. It is a low-growing, clump-forming grass that grows in dense tufts. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a well-prepared seed bed. Division can be done in spring or fall.
Where to Find Poa shumushuensis
Poa shumushuensis is native to Asia and can be found in dry grasslands and open woodlands.
Poa shumushuensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Poa shumushuensis?
Poa shumushuensis
Where is Poa shumushuensis found?
Poa shumushuensis is found in Central and South America, primarily in Mexico and Colombia.
What type of climate does Poa shumushuensis prefer?
Poa shumushuensis prefers a tropical climate with high humidity and warm temperatures.
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
Jisaburo Ohwi (1905-1977): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Ohwi' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:418040-1: 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].