Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
novae-zelandiae
ID:
893803

Status:
valid

Authors:
Hack.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1903

Citation Micro:
Trans. & Proc. New Zealand Inst. 35: 381 (1903)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000893138

Common Names

  • Poa novae-zelandiae
  • New Zealand Meadowgrass
  • New Zealand Poa

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Description

Poa novae-zelandiae (also called New Zealand Meadow-grass, among many other common names) is a perennial grass found in Asia. It has a creeping rhizome and erect culms that reach a height of 15-50 cm. It is found in shady places, such as woods, hedgerows and shady banks, and is usually found in moist soils.

Uses & Benefits

Poa novae-zelandiae is used as a turf grass and for erosion control. It is also used as a food source for livestock and wildlife.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Poa novae-zelandiae 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 novae-zelandiae is a low-growing, tufted grass native to New Zealand. It has narrow, bright green leaves and is tolerant of a wide range of soil types. It prefers moist, well-drained soils in full sun to partial shade. Propagation is by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in well-prepared soil. Division can be done in spring or fall.

Where to Find Poa novae-zelandiae

Poa novae-zelandiae is native to New Zealand and is found in grasslands, meadows, and open woodlands.

Poa novae-zelandiae FAQ

What is the scientific name of Poa novae-zelandiae?

Poa novae-zelandiae

What is the family of Poa novae-zelandiae?

Poaceae

What is the common name of Poa novae-zelandiae?

New Zealand Meadow-grass

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:417600-1: 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].