Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
arzhanensis
ID:
1594378

Status:
valid

Authors:
Nosov

Source:

Year:
2017

Citation Micro:
Turczaninowia 20(2): 49 (2017)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-1000048167

Common Names

  • Poa arzhanensis
  • Arzhan Poa
  • Arzhan Meadow Grass

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Description

Poa arzhanensis (also called Arzhan Poa, among many other common names) is a perennial grass species native to the mountains of Central Asia. It is a tufted grass with erect stems, reaching a height of up to 40 cm. It grows in alpine meadows, rocky slopes and grasslands at altitudes of up to 3,500 m.

Uses & Benefits

Poa arzhanensis is a grass species that is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a fodder crop for livestock.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Poa arzhanensis is a small, greenish-yellow spikelet, with a single floret. The seed is a small, brown caryopsis with a single seed coat. The seedling is a small, grass-like plant with a single leaf blade.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Poa arzhanensis is a perennial grass native to the mountains of Central Asia. It is a hardy grass that can tolerate cold temperatures and is drought tolerant. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is done by division or by seed. The seeds should be sown in the spring in a sunny location and kept moist until germination.

Where to Find Poa arzhanensis

Poa arzhanensis is a species of grass found in wet areas in the southeastern United States.

Poa arzhanensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Poa arzhanensis?

Poa arzhanensis

What is the family of Poa arzhanensis?

Poaceae

Where is Poa arzhanensis native to?

Central 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

POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77165510-1: 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].