Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
khokhrjakovii
ID:
1327242

Status:
valid

Authors:
Prob.

Source:
ipni

Year:
2013

Citation Micro:
Novosti Sist. Vyssh. Rast. 44: 43 (2013)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001339696

Common Names

  • Poa khokhrjakovii
  • Khokhrjakov's Bluegrass
  • Khokhrjakov's Poa

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Description

Poa khokhrjakovii (also called Khokhrjakov's Poa, among many other common names) is a small herbaceous plant native to Russia. It has a single stem and grows to a height of about 15 cm. Its leaves are linear and its flowers are white and tubular. It grows in moist and shady habitats, such as forests and grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Poa khokhrjakovii is used in traditional medicine for treating fever, diarrhea, and dysentery. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Poa khokhrjakovii has small, white flowers with yellowish-green sepals and petals. Its seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small and have long, thin stems.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Poa khokhrjakovii is a fast-growing grass that can reach up to 1 m in height. It is best propagated from seeds or division. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Division should be done in spring or autumn and the divisions should be planted in a well-drained soil mix. The plants should be kept in a warm, sunny location and watered regularly.

Where to Find Poa khokhrjakovii

Poa khokhrjakovii can be found in the temperate grasslands of Russia.

Poa khokhrjakovii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Poa khokhrjakovii?

Poa khokhrjakovii

What type of plant is Poa khokhrjakovii?

It is a grass

Where is Poa khokhrjakovii native to?

It is native to Mexico

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

Nina Probatova (b.1939): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Prob.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77140232-1: 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].