Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
asperifolia
ID:
892295

Status:
valid

Authors:
Bor

Source:
wcs

Year:
1952

Citation Micro:
Kew Bull. 7: 130 (1952)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000891630

Common Names

  • Rough-Leaved Bluegrass
  • Rough-Leaved Meadowgrass
  • Rough-Leaved Poa

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Description

Poa asperifolia (also called Rough-leaved 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 asperifolia 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 asperifolia has small, white flowers, with anthers that are yellow and purple. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are thin and delicate.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Poa asperifolia 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 asperifolia

Poa asperifolia is native to the mountains of western China.

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

Norman Loftus Bor (1893-1972): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Bor' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:416542-1: 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].