Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
bricenoi
ID:
1548015

Status:
valid

Authors:
Soreng & Sylvester

Source:
rhakhis

Year:
2021

Citation Micro:
Bot. J. Linn. Soc. 197: 123 (2021)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-1000028475

Common Names

  • Poa bricenoi
  • Bricenoi Poa
  • Bricenoi's Poa

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Description

Poa bricenoi (also called Briceno's Bluegrass, among many other common names) is a perennial grass species native to South America. It grows in tufts and has a height of up to 1.2 m. It is found in grasslands, meadows, and disturbed areas in Colombia, Ecuador, and Peru.

Uses & Benefits

Poa bricenoi is used as a traditional medicine for treating fever, colds, and headaches. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of food for livestock.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Poa bricenoi is white and has five petals. The seed is small and black. The seedlings are thin and have a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Poa bricenoi is a perennial grass that can be propagated by seed or division. It requires full sun and moist, well-drained soil. It can be grown in a wide range of soil types, but prefers sandy or loamy soils. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some shade. It should be fertilized in the spring and summer with a balanced fertilizer.

Where to Find Poa bricenoi

Poa bricenoi can be found in the Atlantic Forest biome of Brazil.

Poa bricenoi FAQ

What is the scientific name of Poa bricenoi?

Poa bricenoi

What is the common name of Poa bricenoi?

Briceno's Poa

What is the habitat of Poa bricenoi?

It is found in grasslands and open woodlands.

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:77216626-1: 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].