Poa levitskyi - Uses, Benefits & Care
Status:
valid
Authors:
Nosov
Source:
ipni
Year:
2015
Citation Micro:
Ann. Bot. Fenn. 52: 22 (2015)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001342433
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Poa levitskyi (also called Levitsky's Poa, Levitsky's Poa Plant, and Levitsky's Grass, among many other common names) is a small, evergreen shrub that grows to a height of 0.3-0.6 m. It has small, leathery leaves and yellow flowers. It is native to Russia and is found in moist, shady habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Poa levitskyi is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks due to its attractive foliage and flowers.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Poa levitskyi is yellow in colour and has five petals. The seed is small and round with a dark brown colour. The seedlings are thin and green with small leaves.
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Poa levitskyi is a hardy, evergreen grass that grows best in moist, well-drained soil in full sun to partial shade. Propagation is done by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in a moist, well-drained potting mix and kept at a temperature of 70-80°F (21-27°C). Division should be done in the spring or fall, and the divisions should be planted in a moist, well-drained potting mix.
Where to Find Poa levitskyi
Poa levitskyi is found in the Caucasus Mountains of Russia and Georgia.
Poa levitskyi FAQ
What is the scientific name of Poa levitskyi?
Poa levitskyi
What type of plant is Poa levitskyi?
It is a grass
Where is Poa levitskyi found?
It is found in the Caucasus
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
Nikolai N. Nosov: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Nosov' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77147096-1: 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].