Poa jurassica - Uses, Benefits & Care
Status:
valid
Authors:
Chrtek & V.Jirásek
Source:
wcs
Year:
1963
Citation Micro:
Acta Horti Bot. Prag. 1963: 30 (1963)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000891314
Common Names
- Jurassic Poa
- Poa jurassica
- Jurassic Meadowgrass
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Poa jurassica (also called Jurassic Bluegrass, among many other common names) is a perennial grass native to Europe and western Asia. It grows in meadows, pastures, and other grasslands, and prefers moist, well-drained soil.
Uses & Benefits
Poa jurassica 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 jurassica has small, blue-green 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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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Poa jurassica 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 jurassica
Poa jurassica can be found in Central and Eastern Europe.
Poa jurassica FAQ
What is the scientific name of Poa jurassica?
Poa jurassica
What is the common name of Poa jurassica?
Jurassic Poa
Where is Poa jurassica native to?
Central and Eastern Europe
Species in the Poa genus
Poa austrohercynica, Poa digena, Poa figertii, Poa gandogeri, Poa herjedalica, Poa intricata, Poa jemtlandica, Poa jurassica, Poa magadanensis, Poa nematophylla, Poa nobilis, Poa pawlowskii, Poa poppelwellii, Poa sclerocalamos, Poa taurica, Poa wippraensis, Poa abbreviata, Poa acicularifolia, Poa acinaciphylla, Poa acroleuca, Poa adusta, Poa aequatoriensis, Poa aequigluma, Poa affinis, Poa afghanica, Poa aitchisonii, Poa akmanii, Poa albertii, Poa albescens, Poa almasovii, Poa alopecurus, Poa alpigena, Poa alpina, Poa alsodes, Poa alta, Poa anae, Poa anceps, Poa androgyna, Poa angustifolia, Poa ankaratrensis, Poa annua, Poa antipoda, Poa arachnifera, Poa araratica, Poa arctica, Poa arechavaletae, Poa arida, Poa arnowiae, Poa asperifolia, Poa astonii,
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
Jindřich Chrtek (1930-2008): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Chrtek' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:417295-1: 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].