Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
ajanensis
ID:
908966

Status:
valid

Authors:
Prob.

Source:
wcs

Year:
2006

Citation Micro:
Fl. Ross. Dal'nego Vostoka : 447 (2006)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000908301

Common Names

  • Poa ajanensis
  • Ajan Meadow-grass
  • Ajan Meadow Grass

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Description

Poa ajanensis (also called Ajan meadow grass, among many other common names) is a perennial grass native to China. It has thin, narrow blades and a sweet scent. It prefers moist soils and is often found in meadows, pastures, and along roadsides.

Uses & Benefits

Poa ajanensis is used as an ornamental grass in gardens and for landscaping. It is also used for erosion control and as a turf grass in golf courses and other sports fields.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Poa ajanensis is a small, white inflorescence, with a single spikelet. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are thin, with small, pointed leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Poa ajanensis is a perennial grass native to Russia. It is a low-growing grass with a clumping habit, and can reach up to 30 cm in height. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil, and can tolerate drought and salt. Propagation is by seed or division of the clumps.

Where to Find Poa ajanensis

Poa ajanensis is native to Russia and can be found in temperate grasslands.

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:77079586-1: 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].