Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
hentyi
ID:
893192

Status:
valid

Authors:
Veldkamp

Source:
wcs

Year:
1994

Citation Micro:
Alpine Fl. New Guinea 2: 1091 (1994)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000892527

Common Names

  • Poa hentyi
  • Henty's Meadowgrass
  • Henty's Bluegrass

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Description

Poa hentyi (also called Henty's bluegrass, among many other common names) is a perennial grass native to the western United States. It grows in moist meadows, along streams, and in other wet areas. It has narrow, flat leaves and produces small, light blue flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Poa hentyi is used as an ornamental grass in gardens and parks. It is also used to stabilize soil and control erosion.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Poa hentyi has small, white flowers that are clustered together in panicles. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single leaf that is green in color.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Poa hentyi is a perennial grass that is native to the Mediterranean region. It is easy to cultivate and propagate, and can be grown from seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil, and can tolerate drought and heat. It is also tolerant of salt and can be grown in coastal areas. It can be propagated by division in spring or autumn, or by taking cuttings in summer.

Where to Find Poa hentyi

Poa hentyi is found in China.

Poa hentyi FAQ

What is the scientific name of Poa hentyi?

Poa hentyi

What is the family of Poa hentyi?

Poaceae

What is the native range of Poa hentyi?

China

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

Jan Frederik Veldkamp (1941-2017): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Veldkamp' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:417182-1: 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].