Poa kengii - Uses, Benefits & Care
Status:
valid
Authors:
Olonova & Sylvester
Source:
rhakhis
Year:
2021
Citation Micro:
Taiwania 66: 254 (2021)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-1000028476
Common Names
- Poa kengii
- Kengii Poa
- Kengii's Poa
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Poa kengii (also called Keng's Bluegrass, among many other common names) is a perennial grass species native to China. It grows in tufts and has a height of up to 1.2 m. It is found in grasslands, meadows, and disturbed areas in China.
Uses & Benefits
Poa kengii is used as a traditional medicine for treating fever, colds, and headaches. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of food for livestock.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Poa kengii is white and has five petals. The seed is small and black. The seedlings are thin and have a single stem.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Poa kengii is a perennial grass that can be propagated by seed or division. It requires full sun and moist, well-drained soil. It can be grown in a wide range of soil types, but prefers sandy or loamy soils. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some shade. It should be fertilized in the spring and summer with a balanced fertilizer.
Where to Find Poa kengii
Poa kengii can be found in the tropical forests of Southeast Asia.
Poa kengii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Poa kengii?
Poa kengii
What is the common name of Poa kengii?
Keng's Poa
What is the habitat of Poa kengii?
It is found in grasslands and open woodlands.
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
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77222738-1: 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].