Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
tolmatchewii
ID:
894753

Status:
valid

Authors:
Roshev.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1932

Citation Micro:
Izv. Bot. Sada Akad. Nauk S.S.S.R. 30: 299 (1932)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000894088

Common Names

  • Poa tolmatchewii
  • Tolmatchew's Bluegrass
  • Tolmatchew's Poa

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Description

Poa tolmatchewii (also called Tolmatchew's bluegrass, among many other common names) is a perennial grass native to Central Asia. It has a short rhizome and a tufted habit, with narrow, flat, and pointed leaves. It is found in dry, open, and disturbed areas, such as roadsides, meadows, and pastures.

Uses & Benefits

Poa tolmatchewii is a grass species that is commonly used for ornamental purposes, such as lawns and gardens. It is also used as a forage crop for livestock and as a cover crop to prevent soil erosion.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Poa tolmatchewii has small, purple flowers with a diameter of about 1 cm. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and green with a single leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Poa tolmatchewii is a perennial grass native to Siberia. It is a low-growing grass that forms a dense, tufted clump. It is best grown in full sun in moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is by seed, division, or cuttings.

Where to Find Poa tolmatchewii

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

Poa tolmatchewii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Poa tolmatchewii?

Poa tolmatchewii

What is the common name of Poa tolmatchewii?

Tolmatchew's bluegrass

What is the growth habit of Poa tolmatchewii?

It is a low-growing, tufted perennial grass

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:418227-1: 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].