Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
babiogorensis
ID:
892349

Status:
valid

Authors:
Bernátová & Májovský & Obuch

Source:
wcs

Year:
1999

Citation Micro:
Biologia (Bratislava), Sect. Bot. 54: 38 (1999)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000891684

Common Names

  • Poa babiogorensis
  • Babiogorski Poa
  • Babiogorski Bluegrass

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Description

Poa babiogorensis (also called Babiogórska Meadowgrass, among many other common names) is a perennial grass native to the Carpathian Mountains of Central and Eastern Europe. It grows in meadows, pastures, and other grassy areas, and is characterized by its narrow, flat leaves and its small, light-colored inflorescences.

Uses & Benefits

Poa babiogorensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a food source for livestock. It has also been used in traditional medicine to treat ailments such as fever, headaches, and stomachaches.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Poa babiogorensis is a small white flower that grows in clusters. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are thin and have a light green color.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Poa babiogorensis is a cool-season grass that is easy to cultivate and propagate. It can be grown from seed or vegetative cuttings. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and full sun. It is tolerant of drought and can be mowed to maintain its shape and size.

Where to Find Poa babiogorensis

Poa babiogorensis is native to the mountains of western China.

Poa babiogorensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Poa babiogorensis?

Poa babiogorensis

What is the common name of Poa babiogorensis?

Babio Grass

What is the natural habitat of Poa babiogorensis?

Mountain meadows, rocky slopes, and alpine pastures

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

Jozef Májovský (1920-2012): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Májovský' in the authors string.
Dana Bernátová: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Bernátová' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:1010514-1: 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].