Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
coarctata
ID:
892643

Status:
valid

Authors:
Hall.f. ex Gaudin

Source:
wcs

Year:
1808

Citation Micro:
Alpina 3: 35 (1808)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000891978

Common Names

  • Coarctate Bluegrass
  • Poa Coarctata
  • Compressed Bluegrass

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Description

Poa coarctata (also called Narrow-leaved Bluegrass, among many other common names) is a perennial grass native to Europe, North Africa, and parts of Asia. It grows in dry, sunny areas, often in rocky or sandy soils.

Uses & Benefits

Poa coarctata is used as a turf grass and for erosion control. It is also used as a forage grass for livestock and as a cover crop for soil improvement.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Poa coarctata 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 coarctata is a perennial grass that is native to the Mediterranean region. It grows to a height of 30-60 cm and prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is by seed, which should be sown in spring or early summer. It can also be propagated by division of the clumps in spring.

Where to Find Poa coarctata

Poa coarctata is native to the Mediterranean region.

Poa coarctata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Poa coarctata?

Poa coarctata

What is the common name of Poa coarctata?

Coastal bluegrass

Where is Poa coarctata found?

Poa coarctata is found in coastal areas of California, Oregon, and Washington.

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,