Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
arachnifera
ID:
892240

Status:
valid

Authors:
Torr.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1853

Citation Micro:
Explor. Red River Louisiana : 301 (1853)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000891575

Common Names

  • Spider Bluegrass
  • Cobweb Bluegrass
  • Hairy Bluegrass

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Description

Poa arachnifera (also called Spider Meadow-grass, among many other common names) is a perennial grass native to Europe and Asia. It has thin, green leaves and grows to a height of 40 cm. It is found in grasslands, meadows, and along roadsides in its native region.

Uses & Benefits

Poa arachnifera is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating fever, headaches, and stomach aches.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Poa arachnifera has small, white to pinkish flowers and small, black seeds. The seedlings have short, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Poa arachnifera is a perennial grass native to Europe, Asia, and North Africa. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and full sun to partial shade. Propagation is usually done by seed, which should be sown in spring or early summer. It can also be propagated by division in spring or early summer.

Where to Find Poa arachnifera

Poa arachnifera is native to South America and can be found in the Andes Mountains.

Poa arachnifera FAQ

What is the scientific name of Poa arachnifera?

Poa arachnifera

What is the common name of Poa arachnifera?

Spider Poa

What is the natural habitat of Poa arachnifera?

Mountain slopes and grasslands in Europe and Asia

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

John Torrey (1796-1873): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Torr.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:30352829-2: 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].