Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
arnowiae
ID:
892279

Status:
valid

Authors:
Soreng

Source:
wcs

Year:
1998

Citation Micro:
Novon 8: 197 (1998)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000891614

Common Names

  • Arnow's Bluegrass
  • Arnow's Meadowgrass
  • Arnow's Poa

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Description

Poa arnowiae (also called Arnow's bluegrass, among many other common names) is a perennial grass native to the temperate regions of North America. It grows in a variety of habitats, from moist meadows to dry grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Poa arnowiae is used as a ground cover in gardens and as an ingredient in herbal teas. It has anti-inflammatory, antispasmodic, and diuretic properties, and is used to treat digestive disorders, skin problems, and respiratory conditions.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Poa arnowiae has small, white flowers with a yellow center. The seeds are small and black in color. The seedlings have a thin stem and small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Poa arnowiae is a perennial grass native to North America. It is tolerant of a wide range of soil types and can be grown in full sun or partial shade. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and is drought tolerant once established. It can be propagated from seed or by division of the rhizomes. It can be mowed or left to grow naturally.

Where to Find Poa arnowiae

Poa arnowiae is native to North America and can be found in the western United States and Canada.

Poa arnowiae FAQ

What is the scientific name of Poa arnowiae?

Poa arnowiae

What is the common name of Poa arnowiae?

Arnow's Poa

What is the natural habitat of Poa arnowiae?

Grasslands and meadows 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

Robert John Soreng (b.1952): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Soreng' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:316089-2: 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].