Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
tzvelevii
ID:
894838

Status:
valid

Authors:
Prob.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1984

Citation Micro:
Bot. Zhurn. (Moscow & Leningrad) 69: 258 (1984)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000894173

Common Names

  • Poa tzvelevii
  • Tzvelev's Meadow-grass
  • Tzvelev's Poa

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Description

Poa tzvelevii (also called Tzvelev's Bluegrass, among many other common names) is a tufted perennial grass with a creeping rhizome. It is native to Europe, Asia, and North America and grows in meadows, pastures, and open woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Poa tzvelevii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a soil stabilizer and for erosion control. It has a high tolerance for drought and can be used in areas where water is scarce.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Poa tzvelevii has small, blue-green flowers that are clustered in panicles. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have a single, narrow leaf and a white, waxy coating.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Poa tzvelevii 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 tzvelevii

Poa tzvelevii is native to Siberia and the Russian Far East. It can be found in grasslands, meadows, and other open areas.

Poa tzvelevii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Poa tzvelevii?

Poa tzvelevii

What is the common name of Poa tzvelevii?

Tzvelev's Meadow-grass

What is the habitat of Poa tzvelevii?

Poa tzvelevii is found in grasslands, meadows, and open woodlands.

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

Nina Probatova (b.1939): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Prob.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:904991-1: 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].