Poa wheeleri - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Vasey
Source:
wcs
Year:
1879
Citation Micro:
Rep. U.S. Geogr. Surv., Wheeler 6(Botany): 291 (1878 publ. 1879)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000894276
Common Names
- Poa wheeleri
- Wheeler's Meadow-grass
- Wheeler's Poa
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Poa wheeleri (also called Wheeler's bluegrass, among many other common names) is a perennial grass native to North America. It has a bunch-forming habit, with short, narrow leaves and small, white flowers. It is found in open grasslands and on rocky slopes.
Uses & Benefits
Poa wheeleri 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 wheeleri has small, yellow flowers and small, dark brown seeds. The seedlings are small and thin with a light green color.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Poa wheeleri is a perennial grass that grows in clumps and can reach heights of up to 2 feet. It is native to the western United States and prefers moist, well-drained soils. It is best propagated by division in the spring or by seed. It is tolerant of drought and can be grown in full sun or partial shade.
Where to Find Poa wheeleri
Poa wheeleri can be found in the western United States and Canada.
Poa wheeleri FAQ
What is the scientific name of Poa wheeleri?
Poa wheeleri
What is the common name of Poa wheeleri?
Wheeler's Meadow-grass
Where is Poa wheeleri native to?
North America
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
George Vasey (1822-1893): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Vasey' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:418362-1: 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].