Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
hackelii
ID:
893158

Status:
valid

Authors:
Post

Source:
wcs

Year:
1897

Citation Micro:
Bull. Herb. Boissier 5: 760 (1897)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000892493

Common Names

  • Hackelii Poa
  • Poa hackelii
  • Hackelii Meadowgrass

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Description

Poa hackelii (also called Hackel'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 hackelii is used as a turf grass and for erosion control on slopes.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Poa hackelii has small, white flowers that grow in a spike-like inflorescence. The seeds are small, brown and oval-shaped. The seedlings are thin and have long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Poa hackelii 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 hackelii

Poa hackelii 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

George Edward Post (1838-1909): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Post' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:417158-1: 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].