Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
flaccidula
ID:
892994

Status:
valid

Authors:
Boiss. & Reut.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1852

Citation Micro:
Pugill. Pl. Afr. Bor. Hispan. : 128 (1852)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000892329

Common Names

  • Flaccidula Bluegrass
  • Flaccidula Meadow Grass
  • Flaccidula Poa

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Description

Poa flaccidula (also called Flaccid 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 flaccidula 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 flaccidula has small, blue-green flowers with a white center. The seeds are small, dark brown and oval in shape. The seedlings have a single, erect stem with a few short, thin leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Poa flaccidula 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 flaccidula

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

Poa flaccidula FAQ

What is the scientific name of Poa flaccidula?

Poa flaccidula

What is the common name of Poa flaccidula?

Flaccid bluegrass

What is the natural habitat of Poa flaccidula?

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

Edmond Boissier (1810-1885): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Boiss.' in the authors string.
George François Reuter (1805-1872): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Reut.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:417049-1: 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].