Poa lilloi - Uses, Benefits & Care
Status:
valid
Authors:
Hack.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1911
Citation Micro:
Anales Mus. Nac. Hist. Nat. Buenos Aires 21: 153 (1911)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000892823
Common Names
- Poa lilloi
- Lillo's Meadowgrass
- Lillo's Poa
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Poa lilloi (also called Lillo's Poa, among many other common names) is a perennial grass species native to South America. It is a tufted grass with a creeping rhizome, and grows to a height of up to 0.6 meters. It is found in grasslands, open woodlands, and coastal areas.
Uses & Benefits
Poa lilloi is used as a forage grass for livestock, as a ground cover in lawns and gardens, and as an ornamental grass in landscaping. It is also used to stabilize soil and control erosion.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Poa lilloi has small, white flowers with a yellowish center. Its seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are short and slender.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Poa lilloi is a perennial grass that can be grown from seed. It prefers full sun and moist soil. Propagation is best done by sowing the seed directly in the garden. It can also be propagated by division or cuttings.
Where to Find Poa lilloi
Poa lilloi is native to the United States and can be found in the western states, including California, Oregon, and Washington.
Poa lilloi FAQ
What is the scientific name of Poa lilloi?
Poa lilloi
Where is Poa lilloi found?
Poa lilloi is found in the Himalayas, from Kashmir to Nepal.
What type of soil does Poa lilloi prefer?
Poa lilloi prefers moist, well-drained soils.
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
Teodoro Juan Vicente Stuckert (1852-1932): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Stuck.' in the authors string.
Eduard Hackel (1850-1926): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hack.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:204335-2: 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].