Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
filiculmis
ID:
892977

Status:
valid

Authors:
Roshev.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1949

Citation Micro:
Bot. Mater. Gerb. Bot. Inst. Komarova Akad. Nauk S.S.S.R. 11: 28 (1949)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000892312

Common Names

  • Filiculmis Bluegrass
  • Filiculmis Meadow Grass
  • Filiculmis Poa

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Description

Poa filiculmis (also called Fescue, among many other common names) is a perennial grass native to Europe, Asia and North America. It is a low-growing grass that prefers moist, shady areas and can tolerate a wide range of soil types.

Uses & Benefits

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

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Cultivation and Propagation

Poa filiculmis is a perennial grass native to Europe and Asia. It is a low-growing, clumping grass that grows in moist, shady areas. It can be propagated by seed or by division. To propagate by seed, sow the seed in a well-drained soil in the spring. To propagate by division, divide the clumps in the spring or fall and replant the divisions. The plants should be watered regularly until established.

Where to Find Poa filiculmis

Poa filiculmis is native to Europe and can be found in grasslands, meadows, and open forests.

Poa filiculmis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Poa filiculmis?

Poa filiculmis

What is the common name of Poa filiculmis?

Slender bluegrass

What is the natural habitat of Poa filiculmis?

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

Roman Rozhevits (1882-1949): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Roshev.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:417036-1: 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].