Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
stiriaca
ID:
894594

Status:
valid

Authors:
Fritsch & Hayek

Source:
wcs

Year:
1922

Citation Micro:
Exkursionsfl. Oesterreich , ed. 3: 666 (1922)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000893929

Common Names

  • Poa Stiriaca
  • Stiria Meadowgrass
  • Stiria Poa

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Description

Poa stiriaca (also called Stirling'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 stiriaca is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used for erosion control and as a turf grass.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Poa stiriaca 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 stiriaca is a perennial grass native to the Himalayas. It can be propagated from seed or division. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining, sandy soil mix in a warm, humid environment. Division should be done in the spring or fall and the divisions should be planted in a moist, well-draining soil mix. The plant prefers bright, indirect light and should be kept in temperatures between 65-85°F (18-29°C).

Where to Find Poa stiriaca

Poa stiriaca is a species of grass found in the Mediterranean region, from Portugal to Turkey.

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

August von Hayek (1871-1928): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hayek' in the authors string.
Karl Fritsch (1864-1934): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Fritsch' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:418104-1: 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].