Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
myriantha
ID:
893717

Status:
valid

Authors:
Hack.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1906

Citation Micro:
Anales Mus. Nac. Buenos Aires , ser. 3, 6: 517 (1906)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000893052

Common Names

  • Poa myriantha
  • Myriantha Meadow-grass
  • Myriantha Bluegrass

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Description

Poa myriantha (also called Many-Flowered Meadow-Grass, among many other common names) is a perennial grass native to Europe and Asia. It grows in meadows and pastures, preferring moist soils and partial shade.

Uses & Benefits

Poa myriantha is a species of grass that is used in lawns, meadows, and pastures. It is also used for erosion control and as a forage grass for livestock. It is also used in landscaping and as an ornamental grass.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Poa myriantha has a small flower head with a single spikelet. Its seeds are small and light brown in color. The seedlings are small and have a single leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Poa myriantha is a perennial grass that can be propagated by seed or division. It is best grown in full sun to partial shade in moist, well-drained soils. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some shade. It can be mowed or left to grow naturally.

Where to Find Poa myriantha

Poa myriantha is native to the western United States and Canada. It can be found in dry, rocky 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

Eduard Hackel (1850-1926): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hack.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:204361-2: 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].