Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
fauriei
ID:
892943

Status:
valid

Authors:
Hack.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1899

Citation Micro:
Bull. Herb. Boissier 7: 711 (1899)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000892278

Common Names

  • Faurie's Bluegrass
  • Faurie's Meadow Grass
  • Faurie's Poa

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Description

Poa fauriei (also called Faurie's Fescue, among many other common names) is a perennial grass native to Japan and China. It grows in moist, shady areas and can tolerate a wide range of soil types.

Uses & Benefits

Poa fauriei is used as an ornamental grass in gardens and parks, and is also used in turf grass mixtures for lawns.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Poa fauriei has small, blue-green flowers, small, round seeds, and small, slender seedlings.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Poa fauriei is a perennial grass native to North America. It is a low-growing grass that forms a dense mat of foliage. It is best grown in full sun to partial shade and in well-drained soil. Propagation is done by seed or division. The seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a sunny location. Division can be done in spring or fall.

Where to Find Poa fauriei

Poa fauriei is native to Asia and can be found in grasslands, meadows, and open forests.

Poa fauriei FAQ

What is the scientific name of Poa fauriei?

Poa fauriei

What is the common name of Poa fauriei?

Faurie's bluegrass

What is the natural habitat of Poa fauriei?

Mountain slopes, grasslands, and meadows

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

Eduard Hackel (1850-1926): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hack.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:417014-1: 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].