Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
arechavaletae
ID:
892264

Status:
valid

Authors:
Parodi

Source:
wcs

Year:
1936

Citation Micro:
Revista Argent. Agron. 3: 141 (1936)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000891599

Common Names

  • Arechavaleta's Bluegrass
  • Arechavaleta's Meadowgrass
  • Arechavaleta's Poa

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Description

Poa arechavaletae (also called Arechavaleta's Bluegrass, among many other common names) is a perennial grass with bluish-green leaves. It is native to the Mediterranean region and is found in dry, rocky habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Poa arechavaletae is a grass-like plant that is often used as an ornamental in gardens and landscaping. It is also used as a ground cover in areas where it can spread quickly and provide a low-maintenance ground cover. The plant is drought-tolerant and can tolerate a wide range of soil types.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

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

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Cultivation and Propagation

Poa arechavaletae is a perennial grass native to the Caucasus region. It grows best in full sun to partial shade and prefers moist, well-drained soils. Propagation is best done by division or seed. Seeds should be sown in the spring in a well-prepared seedbed and lightly covered. Division can be done in the spring or fall. The clumps should be divided into smaller sections and replanted in the desired location.

Where to Find Poa arechavaletae

Poa arechavaletae is native to Chile and can be found in the Andes Mountains.

Poa arechavaletae FAQ

What is the scientific name of Poa arechavaletae?

Poa arechavaletae

What is the common name of Poa arechavaletae?

Arechavaleta's Poa

What is the natural habitat of Poa arechavaletae?

Grasslands and meadows in the Canary Islands

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

Lorenzo Raimundo Parodi (1895-1966): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Parodi' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:204104-2: 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].