Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
longifolia
ID:
893520

Status:
valid

Authors:
Trin.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1836

Citation Micro:
Bull. Sci. Acad. Imp. Sci. Saint-Pétersbourg 1: 69 (1836)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000892855

Common Names

  • Poa longifolia
  • Long-leaved Meadowgrass
  • Long-leaved Poa

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Description

Poa longifolia (also called Long-leaved Bluegrass, among many other common names) is a perennial grass native to Europe, Asia, and North America. It grows in open meadows, along roadsides, and in disturbed areas. It has a tufted growth habit and its leaves are flat and linear with a pointed tip. The inflorescence is a panicle of spikelets, each with a single floret.

Uses & Benefits

Poa longifolia is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a groundcover and for erosion control. It can also be used as fodder for livestock.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Poa longifolia has small, white flowers that are borne in clusters. The seeds are small, dark brown and have a tuft of white hairs at one end. The seedlings are small and have a single, erect leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Poa longifolia is a perennial grass that is best grown in full sun to partial shade. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and can tolerate some drought. Propagation is by seed or division.

Where to Find Poa longifolia

Poa longifolia is found in North America, Europe, and Asia. It is typically found in moist meadows and pastures.

Poa longifolia FAQ

What is the scientific name of Poa longifolia?

Poa longifolia

Where is Poa longifolia found?

Poa longifolia is found in the Himalayas, from Kashmir to Nepal.

What type of soil does Poa longifolia prefer?

Poa longifolia prefers moist, well-drained soils.

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

Carl Bernhard von Trinius (1778-1844): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Trin.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:417419-1: 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].