Poa turgensis - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Prob.
Source:
rhakhis
Year:
2019
Citation Micro:
Novosti Sist. Vyssh. Rast. 50: 22 (2019)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-1000034008
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Poa turgensis (also called Turgen Poa, among many other common names) is a perennial grass native to Russia. It is a tufted grass with narrow, stiff leaves and stems. It grows in open, grassy areas, along roadsides, and in disturbed areas.
Uses & Benefits
Poa turgensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments such as fever, headache, and stomachache.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Poa turgensis is small and yellow, with a single petal. The seed is small and oval-shaped, with a thin, papery seed coat. The seedlings are thin and spindly, with small, light green leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Poa turgensis is a fast-growing, evergreen grass that can reach up to 3 m in height. It can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil and kept moist. Divisions should be taken from the crown of the plant and planted in a well-drained, sandy soil. Keep the soil moist and provide plenty of light.
Where to Find Poa turgensis
Poa turgensis can be found in the tropical forests of South America.
Poa turgensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Poa turgensis?
Poa turgensis
What is the growth habit of Poa turgensis?
Poa turgensis is an evergreen grass that grows up to 0.5 meters in height.
What is the native range of Poa turgensis?
Poa turgensis is native to Central and Eastern Europe.
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
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77206418-1: 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].