Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
korshinskyi
ID:
919280

Status:
valid

Authors:
Tzvelev

Source:
wcs

Year:
2009

Citation Micro:
Novosti Sist. Vyssh. Rast. 41: 39 (2009)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000918615

Common Names

  • Poa Korshinskyi
  • Korshinskyi Poa
  • Korshinskyi Meadowgrass

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Description

Poa korshinskyi (also called Korshinsky's Poa, among many other common names) is a small, perennial grass native to Russia and Kazakhstan. It has narrow, linear leaves and small, white flowers. It is found in grassy meadows and open woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Poa korshinskyi is a grass species that is used for forage and erosion control. It is also used as an ornamental grass in landscaping.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The Poa korshinskyi flower is a white, star-shaped flower with yellow anthers. The seed is a small, black, oblong seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Poa korshinskyi is a grass that grows to a height of 30-60 cm. It is native to Central Asia and prefers moist, well-drained soil in full sun or partial shade. Propagation is by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring or summer in a warm, sunny position. Divisions should be taken in late summer or early autumn and planted in a well-drained, sandy soil.

Where to Find Poa korshinskyi

Poa korshinskyi can be found in the Ural Mountains of Russia.

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

Nikolai Tzvelev (1925-2015): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Tzvelev' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77104986-1: 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].