Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
chaixii
ID:
892594

Status:
valid

Authors:
Vill.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1786

Citation Micro:
Fl. Delphinalis : 7 (1786)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000891929

Common Names

  • Poa chaixii
  • Chaix's Meadowgrass
  • Chaixii Meadowgrass
  • Chaix Meadowgrass

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Description

Poa chaixii (also called Chaix's Meadow-grass, among many other common names) is a perennial grass native to Europe and Asia. It has thin, green leaves and grows to a height of 40 cm. It is found in grasslands, meadows, and along roadsides in its native region.

Uses & Benefits

Poa chaixii is a grass species that is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a turf grass and for erosion control. It is drought tolerant and can be used in areas with low water availability.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Poa chaixii has small, white flowers with five petals and a yellow center. Its seeds are small and black, and its seedlings have small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Poa chaixii is a perennial grass native to Europe and Asia. It is easy to cultivate and propagate, as it can be grown from seed, division, or plugs. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil, and can tolerate some drought. It can be mowed to maintain a neat appearance, and can be used in lawns, meadows, and naturalized areas.

Where to Find Poa chaixii

Poa chaixii is found in Europe, Asia, and North America.

Poa chaixii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Poa chaixii?

Poa chaixii

What is the common name of Poa chaixii?

Chaix's bluegrass

What is the natural habitat of Poa chaixii?

It is found in moist meadows, 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

Dominique Villars (1745-1814): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Vill.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:416729-1: 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].