Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
stebbinsii
ID:
894570

Status:
valid

Authors:
Soreng

Source:
wcs

Year:
1991

Citation Micro:
Syst. Bot. 16: 513 (1991)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000893905

Common Names

  • Poa Stebbinsii
  • Stebbins' Meadowgrass
  • Stebbins' Poa

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Description

Poa stebbinsii (also called Stebbins' Bluegrass, among many other common names) is a perennial grass native to the western United States. It grows in a variety of habitats, including grasslands, meadows, and disturbed sites.

Uses & Benefits

Poa stebbinsii is an ornamental grass used in gardens and parks. It is also used as a turf grass in lawns and golf courses. It is a drought-tolerant species and can be used to reduce soil erosion.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Poa stebbinsii has small, bright blue flowers, with a single seed in each flower. The seedlings are short and slender, with a single seed leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Poa stebbinsii 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 stebbinsii

Poa stebbinsii is a species of grass found in the western United States, from California to Idaho.

Poa stebbinsii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Poa stebbinsii?

Poa stebbinsii

What is the family of Poa stebbinsii?

Poaceae

What is the common name of Poa stebbinsii?

Stebbins' 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

Robert John Soreng (b.1952): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Soreng' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:283395-2: 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].