Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
confinis
ID:
892686

Status:
valid

Authors:
Vasey

Source:
wcs

Year:
1893

Citation Micro:
Bull. Div. Bot. U.S.D.A. 13(2): t. 75 (1893)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000892021

Common Names

  • Confine Bluegrass
  • Poa Confinis
  • Adjacent Bluegrass

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Description

Poa confinis (also called Slender 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 confinis 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 confinis has small, white flowers with five petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Poa confinis is a perennial grass which is easy to cultivate and propagate. It is best grown in full sun and moist soil. It can be propagated by seed or division. Divide the clumps in spring or early summer. Sow the seeds in spring or early summer in a sunny spot with moist soil.

Where to Find Poa confinis

Poa confinis can be found in North America, Europe, and Asia. It is a species of grass that prefers moist, shady environments.

Poa confinis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Poa confinis?

Poa confinis

What is the common name of Poa confinis?

Confined bluegrass

Where is Poa confinis found?

Poa confinis is found in the western United States and Canada.

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

George Vasey (1822-1893): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Vasey' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:204178-2: 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].