Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
tanfiljewii
ID:
894698

Status:
valid

Authors:
Roshev.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1934

Citation Micro:
Fl. URSS 2: 413 (1934)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000894033

Common Names

  • Poa tanfiljewii
  • Tanfiljewii Poa
  • Tanfiljewii Bluegrass

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Description

Poa tanfiljewii (also called Tanfiljew's Poa, among many other common names) is a perennial grass species native to Siberia. It grows in moist, shady habitats, such as meadows, grasslands, and woodlands. It is a popular ornamental grass and is often used in landscaping.

Uses & Benefits

Poa tanfiljewii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a source of food and forage for livestock.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Poa tanfiljewii 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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Cultivation and Propagation

Poa tanfiljewii is a perennial grass that grows in clumps and can reach heights of up to 2 feet. It is native to the western United States and prefers moist, well-drained soils. It is best propagated by division in the spring or by seed. It is tolerant of drought and can be grown in full sun or partial shade.

Where to Find Poa tanfiljewii

Poa tanfiljewii can be found in Russia, in the Primorsky Krai region.

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

Roman Rozhevits (1882-1949): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Roshev.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:418175-1: 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].