Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
hissarica
ID:
893215

Status:
valid

Authors:
Roshev.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1934

Citation Micro:
Fl. URSS 2: 416 (1934)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000892550

Common Names

  • Poa hissarica
  • Hissarica Meadowgrass
  • Hissar Meadowgrass

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Description

Poa hissarica (also called Hissar Meadow-grass, among many other common names) is a species of grass native to the temperate regions of Central Asia. It has a tufted habit and grows to a height of 10-30 cm. It is found in moist meadows, grasslands, and disturbed areas, and prefers moist soils.

Uses & Benefits

Poa hissarica is used as an ornamental grass in gardens and landscapes. It is also used for erosion control and as a cover crop. It has a fine texture and is drought tolerant.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Poa hissarica 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 hissarica is a perennial grass that grows in clumps. It can be propagated by seed, division, or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a well-drained soil. Division can be done in spring or autumn. Cuttings can be taken in late summer or early autumn.

Where to Find Poa hissarica

Poa hissarica is found in Uzbekistan.

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

Roman Rozhevits (1882-1949): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Roshev.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:417202-1: 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].