Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
kabalanica
ID:
1594482

Status:
valid

Authors:
Prob.

Source:

Year:
2017

Citation Micro:
Novosti Sist. Vyssh. Rast. 48: 35 (2017)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-1000048225

Common Names

  • Poa kabalanica
  • Kabalan Poa
  • Kabalan Meadow Grass

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Description

Poa kabalanica (also called Kabala Poa, among many other common names) is a perennial grass species native to Central Asia. It is a tufted grass with erect culms up to 30 cm tall. It is found in meadows, steppes, and rocky slopes.

Uses & Benefits

Poa kabalanica has been used as a forage grass for livestock and as an ornamental grass in landscaping.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Poa kabalanica is a small, white, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is an oblong, dark brown seed with a smooth surface. The seedlings are small, with a single, oval-shaped leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Poa kabalanica is a perennial grass that is best propagated through division of the root clump. It is best grown in moist soil in full sun to part shade. It can be grown in containers and is suitable for growing indoors.

Where to Find Poa kabalanica

Poa kabalanica is native to the United States and can be found in the states of California, Oregon, and Washington.

Poa kabalanica FAQ

What are the common names of Poa kabalanica?

Common names of Poa kabalanica include Kabalanica Meadowgrass and Kabalanica Poa.

What is the growth habit of Poa kabalanica?

Poa kabalanica is a perennial grass with a tufted growth habit.

What is the ideal climate for Poa kabalanica?

Poa kabalanica prefers a cool, moist climate with plenty of sunshine.

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

POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77192831-1: 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].