Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
carpatica
ID:
908940

Status:
valid

Authors:
(V.Jirásek) Chopik

Source:
wcs

Year:
1976

Citation Micro:
Visokog. Fl. Vost. Sayana : 174 (1976)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000908275

Common Names

  • Poa carpatica
  • Carpathian Meadow-grass
  • Carpathian Meadow Grass

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Description

Poa carpatica (also called Carpathian Poa, among many other common names) is a perennial grass native to the Mediterranean region. It is a tufted grass with a bluish-green foliage and grows in moist, shady habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Poa carpatica is used as a forage crop, as an ornamental plant, and as a soil stabilizer.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Poa carpatica has small, white flowers with five petals. Its seeds are small and black in color. The seedlings are thin and delicate.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Poa carpatica is a perennial grass native to the Carpathian Mountains. It is a low-growing grass with a clumping habit, and can reach up to 30 cm in height. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil, and can tolerate drought and salt. Propagation is by seed or division of the clumps.

Where to Find Poa carpatica

Poa carpatica is native to the Carpathian Mountains and can be found in grasslands, meadows, and pastures.

Poa carpatica FAQ

What is the scientific name of Poa carpatica?

Poa carpatica

What is the common name of Poa carpatica?

Carpathian Poa

Where is Poa carpatica found?

Poa carpatica is found 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

Vladimir Ivanovich Chopik (b.1929): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Chopik' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77084794-1: 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].