Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
aequigluma
ID:
892041

Status:
valid

Authors:
Tovar

Source:
wcs

Year:
1965

Citation Micro:
Mem. Mus. Hist. Nat. "Javier Prado" 15: 13 (1965)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000891376

Common Names

  • Poa aequigluma
  • Equal-awned Bluegrass
  • Equal-awned Meadow-grass

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Description

Poa aequigluma (also called Equigluma Bluegrass, among many other common names) is a perennial grass species native to South America. It is a tufted grass, growing to a height of 0.3-0.6 m, with narrow, linear leaves and short racemes of flowers. It grows in dry, stony and sandy soils, and is often found in disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Poa aequigluma is used in landscaping and as a forage crop for livestock. It is also used to control erosion and to provide habitat for wildlife.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Poa aequigluma has small, white flowers and small, dark brown seeds. The seedlings have narrow, light green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Poa aequigluma is a perennial grass native to South America. It is a low-growing grass that forms tufts of narrow, pointed leaves. It is best grown in full sun and moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is by seed or division. The seed should be sown in spring or early summer in a sunny location. Division can be done in spring or fall.

Where to Find Poa aequigluma

Poa aequigluma can be found in the temperate grasslands of Europe, Asia, and North America.

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

Oscar Tovar (1923-2009): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Tovar' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:204065-2: 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].