Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
jemtlandica
ID:
891977

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Almq.) K.Richt.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1890

Citation Micro:
Pl. Eur. 1: 84 (1890)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000891312

Common Names

  • Jemtland Poa
  • Mountain Meadowgrass
  • Poa jemtlandica

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Description

Poa jemtlandica (also called Jemtland Bluegrass, among many other common names) is a perennial grass native to Scandinavia. It grows in meadows, pastures, and other grasslands, and prefers moist, well-drained soil.

Uses & Benefits

Poa jemtlandica is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a forage crop for livestock and as a soil stabilizer.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Poa jemtlandica has small, light blue flowers with awns that are 1-2 cm long. The seeds are small, light brown and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small, with a single leaf and a short stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Poa jemtlandica is a low-growing, evergreen perennial plant that is native to South Africa. It is best grown in well-drained, sandy soils in full sun. Propagation is by seed, cuttings, or division. Seeds should be sown in spring or summer in a well-drained, sandy soil. Cuttings should be taken in spring or summer and rooted in a sandy soil. Division can be done in spring or summer.

Where to Find Poa jemtlandica

Poa jemtlandica can be found in Central and Eastern Europe.

Poa jemtlandica FAQ

What is the scientific name of Poa jemtlandica?

Poa jemtlandica

What is the common name of Poa jemtlandica?

Jemtland Poa

Where is Poa jemtlandica native to?

Northern Europe

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

Karl Richter (1855-1891): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'K.Richt.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:417285-1: 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].