Poa trinervis - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Hack.) C.Monod ex P.Royen
Source:
wcs
Year:
1979
Citation Micro:
Alpine Fl. New Guinea 2: 1109 (1979)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000894123
Common Names
- Poa trinervis
- Trinervis Poa
- Trinervis Bluegrass
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Poa trinervis (also called Three-Nerved Meadow Grass, among many other common names) is a perennial grass native to Europe, Asia, and North America. It typically grows in moist meadows, pastures, and roadsides.
Uses & Benefits
Poa trinervis 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 trinervis has small, white flowers that are arranged in panicles. The seeds are small, black, and glossy. The seedlings have a tuft of basal leaves that are narrow and pointed.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Poa trinervis is a perennial grass that is native to Europe and Asia. It can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers moist, well-drained soils in full sun or partial shade. It is tolerant of drought and can be used in areas with low water availability. It is also tolerant of salt and can be used in coastal areas.
Where to Find Poa trinervis
Poa trinervis can be found in the western United States, from California to Idaho.
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
Pieter van Royen (1923-2002): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'P.Royen' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:418257-1: 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].