Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
halmaturina
ID:
893166

Status:
valid

Authors:
J.M.Black

Source:
wcs

Year:
1943

Citation Micro:
Trans. Roy. Soc. South Australia 66: 248 (1943)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000892501

Common Names

  • Halmaturina Poa
  • Poa halmaturina
  • Halmaturina Meadowgrass

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Description

Poa halmaturina (also called Arctic bluegrass, among many other common names) is a perennial grass native to the Arctic and Subarctic regions of North America, Europe, and Asia. It grows in moist meadows and tundra.

Uses & Benefits

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

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Poa halmaturina 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 halmaturina 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 halmaturina

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

Poa halmaturina FAQ

What is the scientific name of Poa halmaturina?

Poa halmaturina

What is the family of Poa halmaturina?

Poaceae

What is the native range of Poa halmaturina?

Australia

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

John McConnell Black (1855-1951): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'J.M.Black' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:417168-1: 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].