Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
menachensis
ID:
893641

Status:
valid

Authors:
Schweinf.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1894

Citation Micro:
Bull. Herb. Boissier 2(App. 2): 43 (1894)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000892976

Common Names

  • Menachensis Poa
  • Mountain Bluegrass
  • Meadow Bluegrass

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Description

Poa menachensis (also called Giant Foxtail, among many other common names) is a perennial grass native to Europe, Asia and North America. It is a tufted grass with long, narrow leaves that are typically green in color. It grows in a variety of habitats, including grasslands, meadows, and open woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Poa menachensis is used as an ornamental grass and is also used in erosion control.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Poa menachensis has small, white flowers, small, dark brown seeds, and small seedlings with a single leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Poa menachensis is a perennial grass that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun to partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate dry conditions. It is best grown in an area with good air circulation to prevent fungal diseases. It can be mowed to keep it neat and tidy.

Where to Find Poa menachensis

Poa menachensis is native to the Mediterranean region. It can be found in dry, rocky areas, such as hillsides and cliffs.

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

Georg August Schweinfurth (1836-1925): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Schweinf.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:417489-1: 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].