Status:
valid
Authors:
Roshev.
Source:
tro
Year:
1932
Citation Micro:
Izv. Bot. Sada Akad. Nauk S.S.S.R. 30: 299 (1932)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001269307
Common Names
- Poa tolmatschewii
- Tolmatschew's Meadow-grass
- Tolmatschew's Bluegrass
Description
Poa tolmatschewii (also called Tolmatschew's Poa, among many other common names) is a small, evergreen grass native to tropical regions of the world. It has small, narrow leaves and small, white flowers. It typically grows in moist, shady areas and is found in humid, tropical climates.
Uses & Benefits
Poa tolmatschewii is used in traditional medicine for its anti-inflammatory, antiseptic, and analgesic properties. It is also used as a natural dye for fabrics and as a food flavoring.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Poa tolmatschewii has white flowers with yellow centers and small, round seed pods. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have small, round leaves and thin stems.
Cultivation and Propagation
Poa tolmatschewii can be propagated by seed or by division. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained potting mix and kept moist. Divisions should be taken from mature plants and planted in a moist potting mix. Once established, Poa tolmatschewii should be grown in a sunny position in well-drained soil.
Where to Find Poa tolmatschewii
Poa tolmatschewii is native to the temperate grasslands of Russia.
Poa tolmatschewii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Poa tolmatschewii?
Poa tolmatschewii
What is the common name of Poa tolmatschewii?
Tolmatschew's Poa
What is the natural habitat of Poa tolmatschewii?
It is native to Russia and Mongolia.
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,