Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
hakusanensis
ID:
893162

Status:
valid

Authors:
Hack.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1899

Citation Micro:
Bull. Herb. Boissier 7: 709 (1899)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000892497

Common Names

  • Hakusanensis Poa
  • Poa hakusanensis
  • Hakusanensis Meadowgrass

Searching for Poa hakusanensis? Discover Suppliers and Request Free Samples Now!

Find Suppliers & Request Samples

Uses & Benefits

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

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Poa hakusanensis 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.

Searching for Poa hakusanensis? Discover Suppliers and Request Free Samples Now!

Find Suppliers & Request Samples

Cultivation and Propagation

Poa hakusanensis 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 hakusanensis

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

Poa hakusanensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Poa hakusanensis?

Poa hakusanensis

What is the family of Poa hakusanensis?

Poaceae

What is the native range of Poa hakusanensis?

Japan

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

Eduard Hackel (1850-1926): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hack.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:417163-1: 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].