Poa superata - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Hack. in Stuck.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1911
Citation Micro:
An. Mus. Nac. Buenos Aires xxi. 159 (1911).
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000894000
Common Names
- Poa superata
- Superata Meadow-grass
- Meadow-grass Poa
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Poa superata (also called Superated Meadow-grass, among many other common names) is a perennial grass native to Europe, Asia, and North America. It typically grows in moist meadows, grasslands, and open woodlands.
Uses & Benefits
Poa superata is a grass species that is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and lawns. It is also used as a fodder for livestock and as a soil stabilizer.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Poa superata has small, white flowers that are clustered in panicles. The seeds are small and dark brown. The seedlings are thin and have a light green color.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Poa superata is a perennial grass native to the Mediterranean region. It is best grown in well-drained, moist soil in full sun to partial shade. Propagation is usually done by division in the spring or by seed. Seeds should be sown in the spring in a well-prepared seedbed and lightly covered with soil. Division should be done in the spring or fall when the clumps are actively growing.
Where to Find Poa superata
Poa superata can be found in moist meadows, grasslands, and open woodlands in western North America.
Poa superata FAQ
What is the scientific name of Poa superata?
Poa superata
What is the common name of Poa superata?
Superate Bluegrass
What is the natural habitat of Poa superata?
Poa superata is native to the western United States, from California to Montana and Wyoming.
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
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-437422: Based on the initial data import
Teodoro Juan Vicente Stuckert (1852-1932): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Stuck.' in the authors string.
Eduard Hackel (1850-1926): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hack.' in the authors string.