Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
imperialis
ID:
893269

Status:
valid

Authors:
Bor

Source:
wcs

Year:
1958

Citation Micro:
Kew Bull. 12: 414 (1957 publ. 1958)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000892604

Common Names

  • Poa imperialis
  • Imperialis Bluegrass
  • Imperialis Poa

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Description

Poa imperialis (also called Imperial Bluegrass, among many other common names) is a perennial grass native to the Mediterranean region. It grows in a variety of habitats, including dry grasslands, open woodlands, and coastal areas.

Uses & Benefits

Poa imperialis is a grass that is used for turf and forage. It is also used as an ornamental grass in gardens and landscapes. It is drought tolerant and can be used to prevent soil erosion.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Poa imperialis has small, white flowers that are clustered in panicles. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings have a short stem and two to three leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Poa imperialis is a perennial grass that is native to Europe and North Africa. It is typically grown in full sun or partial shade in well-drained soil. Propagation is done by seed or division. The plant can be divided in spring or autumn and the divisions should be replanted immediately.

Where to Find Poa imperialis

Poa imperialis is native to Europe and can be found in grasslands, meadows, and pastures.

Poa imperialis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Poa imperialis?

Poa imperialis

What is the common name of Poa imperialis?

Imperial Meadow-grass

What is the family of Poa imperialis?

Poaceae

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

Norman Loftus Bor (1893-1972): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Bor' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:417245-1: 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].