Poa spiciformis - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Steud.) Hauman & Parodi
Source:
wcs
Year:
1929
Citation Micro:
Physis (Buenos Aires) 9: 344 (1929)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000893887
Common Names
- Spike Poa
- Spike Meadowgrass
- Spiked Meadowgrass
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Poa spiciformis (also called Spiciform bluegrass, among many other common names) is a perennial grass that is native to the Mediterranean region. It has a tufted habit and grows to a height of 10-20 cm. It is found in dry grasslands, rocky slopes, and coastal areas.
Uses & Benefits
Poa spiciformis is used as an ornamental grass in gardens and landscapes. It is also used for soil erosion control and as a ground cover in areas with poor soil.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Poa spiciformis has small, white flowers, with small, dark-brown seeds. The seedlings are small, with narrow, pointed leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Poa spiciformis is a perennial grass native to the mountains of Central Asia. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soils. Propagation is by seed or division. Divide clumps in spring or autumn. Sow seed in spring or autumn.
Where to Find Poa spiciformis
Poa spiciformis is native to the mountains of Central Asia.
Poa spiciformis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Poa spiciformis?
Poa spiciformis
What is the family of Poa spiciformis?
Poaceae
What is the common name of Poa spiciformis?
Spike 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
Ernst Gottlieb von Steudel (1783-1856): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Steud.' in the authors string.
Lucien Leon Hauman (1880-1965): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hauman' in the authors string.
Lorenzo Raimundo Parodi (1895-1966): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Parodi' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:418079-1: 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].