Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
hachadoensis
ID:
893156

Status:
valid

Authors:
Nicora

Source:
wcs

Year:
1977

Citation Micro:
Hickenia 1: 102 (1977)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000892491

Common Names

  • Hachadoensis Poa
  • Poa hachadoensis
  • Hachadoensis Meadowgrass

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Description

Poa hachadoensis (also called Hachado's Bluegrass, among many other common names) is an annual or biennial grass with a slender, erect stem. It is native to the Mediterranean region and is found in dry, rocky habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Poa hachadoensis is used as a turf grass and for erosion control on slopes.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Poa hachadoensis is a small, blue-green spikelet. The seed is a small, dark-brown caryopsis. The seedlings are slender, with a long, narrow leaf blade.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Poa hachadoensis is a perennial grass that grows in clumps and can reach heights of up to 1m. It prefers moist, well-drained soils in full sun to partial shade. Propagation is best done by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a sunny position. Division should be done in spring or early summer when the clumps become overcrowded.

Where to Find Poa hachadoensis

Poa hachadoensis 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

Elisa G. Nicora (1912-2001): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Nicora' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:204266-2: 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].