Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
dzongicola
ID:
892873

Status:
valid

Authors:
Noltie

Source:
wcs

Year:
2000

Citation Micro:
Edinburgh J. Bot. 57: 283 (2000)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000892208

Common Names

  • Poa dzongicola
  • Dzongicola Poa
  • Dzongicola Meadow Grass

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Description

Poa dzongicola (also called Dzongicola Poa, among many other common names) is a perennial grass native to the Himalayas. It grows in dry, sunny, rocky places, typically on limestone soils.

Uses & Benefits

Poa dzongicola is a perennial grass that is used as an ornamental grass in gardens and landscapes. It is also used for erosion control and as a forage crop for livestock.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Poa dzongicola has small, white, star-shaped flowers and small, dark-brown seeds. The seedlings are small and thin, with a single leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Poa dzongicola is a perennial grass that is easy to cultivate and propagate. It is best grown in full sun and moist, well-drained soil. It can be propagated by seed, division, or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in early spring and kept moist until germination. Division can be done in the spring or fall. Cuttings can be taken in the spring or summer.

Where to Find Poa dzongicola

Poa dzongicola can be found in the Himalayas, including Bhutan, Nepal, and India.

Poa dzongicola FAQ

What is the scientific name of Poa dzongicola?

Poa dzongicola

What is the family of Poa dzongicola?

Poaceae

What is the common name of Poa dzongicola?

Dzong Fescue

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

Henry John Noltie (b.1957): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Noltie' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:1014644-1: 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].