Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
granitica
ID:
893138

Status:
valid

Authors:
Braun-Blanq.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1929

Citation Micro:
Arch. Bot. Bull. Mens. 3: 46 (1929)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000892473

Common Names

  • Granite Meadow-grass
  • Granite Poa
  • Granite Meadow-grass

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Description

Poa granitica (also called Granite Poa, among many other common names) is a perennial grass species native to Europe. It has a tufted habit and grows to a height of 10-30 cm. It prefers moist, well-drained soils in sunny locations and is often found in meadows, pastures and grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Poa granitica is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used as a turf grass in lawns. It is also used for erosion control and as a cover crop.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Poa granitica sub. disparilis (Nyár.) Nyár.
Poa granitica sub. granitica
Poa granitica sub. disparillis Nyár.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Poa granitica has small, white flowers that are borne in panicles. The seeds are small, black and shiny. The seedlings are small, with narrow, bright green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Poa granitica is a perennial grass that is native to Europe and Asia. It can be grown in full sun or partial shade and prefers moist, well-drained soils. Propagation is usually done by seed, which should be sown in early spring. The seeds should be lightly covered with soil and kept moist until germination occurs. Division of established plants can also be done in early spring.

Where to Find Poa granitica

Poa granitica can be found in the western United States, from California to Colorado and Wyoming.

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

Josias Braun-Blanquet (1884-1980): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Braun-Blanq.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:417145-1: 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].