Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
lowanensis
ID:
893532

Status:
valid

Authors:
N.G.Walsh

Source:
wcs

Year:
1991

Citation Micro:
Muelleria 7: 381 (1991)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000892867

Common Names

  • Poa lowanensis
  • Lowan Meadowgrass
  • Lowan Poa

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Description

Poa lowanensis (also called Lowan Poa, among many other common names) is a perennial grass native to Australia. It has narrow, flat leaves and grows in a variety of habitats, including grasslands, woodlands and coastal areas.

Uses & Benefits

Poa lowanensis is used as an ornamental grass in gardens and landscapes. It is also used in erosion control and as a ground cover.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Poa lowanensis 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 lowanensis 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 lowanensis

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

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

Neville Grant Walsh (b.1956): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'N.G.Walsh' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:959128-1: 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].