Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
markgrafii
ID:
893604

Status:
valid

Authors:
H.Hartmann

Source:
wcs

Year:
1984

Citation Micro:
Candollea 39: 514 (1984)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000892939



Common Names

  • Poa markgrafii
  • Markgraf's Meadow-grass
  • Markgraf's Bluegrass


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Description

Poa markgrafii (also called Markgraf's Poa, among many other common names) is a perennial grass native to the Mediterranean region. It is found in rocky and sandy habitats, such as coastal cliffs and dunes.

Uses & Benefits

Poa markgrafii 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 markgrafii has small, white flowers with a single seed per flower. The seeds are small, black and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small, with a single, narrow leaf and a short stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Poa markgrafii is a perennial grass that can be propagated by seed or division. It is best grown in full sun to partial shade in well-drained soil. It can tolerate a wide range of soil types, but prefers moist, fertile soil. It is drought tolerant once established. To propagate by seed, sow the seeds in spring or early summer in a well-prepared seed bed. To propagate by division, divide the clumps in spring or early summer and replant the divisions in prepared soil.

Where to Find Poa markgrafii

Poa markgrafii can be found in Russia.

Poa markgrafii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Poa markgrafii?

Poa markgrafii

What is the common name of Poa markgrafii?

Markgraf's bluegrass

What is the natural habitat of Poa markgrafii?

Grasslands, open woodlands, and disturbed areas

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

Hans Hartmann: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'H.Hartmann' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:904989-1: 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].