Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
nyaradyana
ID:
893824

Status:
valid

Authors:
Nannf.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1935

Citation Micro:
Symb. Bot. Upsal. 5: 54 (1935)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000893159

Common Names

  • Poa nyaradyana
  • Nyarady's Meadowgrass
  • Nyarady Poa

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Description

Poa nyaradyana (also called Nyarady's Bluegrass, among many other common names) is a perennial grass native to Europe, Asia, and North America. It grows in open meadows, along roadsides, and in disturbed areas. It has a tufted growth habit and its leaves are flat and linear with a pointed tip. The inflorescence is a panicle of spikelets, each with a single floret.

Uses & Benefits

Poa nyaradyana 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 nyaradyana 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 nyaradyana is a low-growing, tufted grass native to Europe and Asia. 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 nyaradyana

Poa nyaradyana is native to Hungary. It can be found in grasslands and meadows.

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

John Axel Nannfeldt (1904-1985): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Nannf.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:417615-1: 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].