Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
gaspensis
ID:
893048

Status:
valid

Authors:
Fernald

Source:
wcs

Year:
1929

Citation Micro:
Rhodora 31: 46 (1929)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000892383

Common Names

  • Gaspé Bluegrass
  • Gaspé Meadow Grass
  • Gaspé Poa

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Description

Poa gaspensis (also called Gaspé Poa, among many other common names) is a perennial grass species of the Poaceae family. It is native to the Himalayan region and is found in moist meadows and grasslands. It has a tufted habit and its leaves are linear and flat. Its inflorescence is a panicle of spikelets.

Uses & Benefits

Poa gaspensis is a species of grass that is used as a forage grass for livestock, as well as for erosion control and as a soil stabilizer. It is also used in landscaping and can be used as a ground cover.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Poa gaspensis has small, white flowers that are borne in clusters. The seeds are small, dark brown and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small, with a single leaf and a short stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Poa gaspensis is a perennial grass native to the Mediterranean region. It is a low-growing grass that forms dense mats of foliage and produces small, blue-green flowers in the summer. It is best grown in full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is done by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer and kept moist until germination. Division can be done in spring or autumn by digging up the clumps and dividing them into smaller sections.

Where to Find Poa gaspensis

Poa gaspensis can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of the Americas, Africa, and Asia.

Poa gaspensis FAQ

What are the common names of Poa gaspensis?

Gaspé Meadow Grass, Gaspé Poa

What is the scientific name of Poa gaspensis?

Poa gaspensis

Where is Poa gaspensis found?

Poa gaspensis is found in Canada and the United States

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

Merritt Lyndon Fernald (1873-1950): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Fernald' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:204234-2: 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].