Poa ferreyrae - Uses, Benefits & Care
Status:
valid
Authors:
Tovar
Source:
wcs
Year:
1965
Citation Micro:
Mem. Mus. Hist. Nat. "Javier Prado" 15: 37 (1965)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000892295
Common Names
- Ferreyra's Bluegrass
- Ferreyra's Meadow Grass
- Ferreyra's Poa
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Poa ferreyrae (also called Ferreyra's Fescue, among many other common names) is a perennial grass native to South America. It grows in moist, shady areas and can tolerate a wide range of soil types.
Uses & Benefits
Poa ferreyrae 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 ferreyrae has small, blue-green flowers, small, round seeds, and small, slender seedlings.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Poa ferreyrae is a perennial grass native to Europe, Asia, and North Africa. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soils. Propagation is by seed, division, or cuttings. The seed should be sown in spring or early summer in a sunny location with well-drained soil. Division can be done in spring or fall, and cuttings can be taken in early summer.
Where to Find Poa ferreyrae
Poa ferreyrae is native to South America and can be found in grasslands, meadows, and open forests.
Poa ferreyrae FAQ
What is the scientific name of Poa ferreyrae?
Poa ferreyrae
What is the common name of Poa ferreyrae?
Ferreyra's bluegrass
What is the natural habitat of Poa ferreyrae?
Mountain slopes, grasslands, and meadows
Species in the Poa genus
Poa austrohercynica, Poa digena, Poa figertii, Poa gandogeri, Poa herjedalica, Poa intricata, Poa jemtlandica, Poa jurassica, Poa magadanensis, Poa nematophylla, Poa nobilis, Poa pawlowskii, Poa poppelwellii, Poa sclerocalamos, Poa taurica, Poa wippraensis, Poa abbreviata, Poa acicularifolia, Poa acinaciphylla, Poa acroleuca, Poa adusta, Poa aequatoriensis, Poa aequigluma, Poa affinis, Poa afghanica, Poa aitchisonii, Poa akmanii, Poa albertii, Poa albescens, Poa almasovii, Poa alopecurus, Poa alpigena, Poa alpina, Poa alsodes, Poa alta, Poa anae, Poa anceps, Poa androgyna, Poa angustifolia, Poa ankaratrensis, Poa annua, Poa antipoda, Poa arachnifera, Poa araratica, Poa arctica, Poa arechavaletae, Poa arida, Poa arnowiae, Poa asperifolia, Poa astonii,
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
Oscar Tovar (1923-2009): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Tovar' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:204220-2: 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].