Poa trivialis - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
L.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1753
Citation Micro:
Sp. Pl. : 67 (1753)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000894135
Common Names
- Poa trivialis
- Trivialis Poa
- Trivialis Bluegrass
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Poa trivialis (also called Slender Wheat-grass, among many other common names) is a perennial grass species native to the Mediterranean region. It grows in dry, sunny habitats and has narrow, bright green leaves and small, yellow-green flowers.
Uses & Benefits
Poa trivialis is an ornamental grass used in gardens and parks. It is also used as a turf grass in lawns and golf courses. It is a drought-tolerant species and can be used to reduce soil erosion.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Poa trivialis 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 trivialis is a perennial grass that is easy to grow and propagate. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be propagated by seed, division, or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer. Division should be done in spring or early summer when the plant is actively growing. Cuttings can be taken in spring or summer when the plant is actively growing.
Where to Find Poa trivialis
Poa trivialis can be found in the western United States, from California to Idaho.
Poa trivialis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Poa trivialis?
Poa trivialis
What is the common name of Poa trivialis?
Rough Meadow-grass
What is the habitat of Poa trivialis?
Poa trivialis is found in grasslands, meadows, and open woodlands.
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
Carl Linnaeus (1707-1778): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:320346-2: 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].