Poa orthophylla - Uses, Benefits & Care
Status:
valid
Authors:
Pilg.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1898
Citation Micro:
Bot. Jahrb. Syst. 25: 715 (1898)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000893193
Common Names
- Orthophylla Poa
- Poa orthophylla
- Orthophylla Meadow-grass
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Poa orthophylla (also called Straight-Leaf Bluegrass, among many other common names) is a perennial grass native to the western United States. It grows in clumps and has narrow, bright-green leaves and small, light-blue flowers. It is found in dry, open areas, such as meadows, pastures, and roadsides.
Uses & Benefits
Poa orthophylla is used as an ornamental plant and is often used in landscaping. It is also used to make paper and as a soil stabilizer.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Poa orthophylla sub. orthophyllaPoa orthophylla sub. soderstromii (Negritto & Anton) Sylvester & Soreng
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Poa orthophylla has small, blue-green flowers that are arranged in a spike-like inflorescence. Its seeds are small, brown and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small and have a single leaf.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Poa orthophylla can be propagated by seed, division, or cuttings. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and full sun. It is tolerant of some shade and can be grown in containers or in the ground.
Where to Find Poa orthophylla
Poa orthophylla can be found in the western United States, from California to Oregon and Washington.
Poa orthophylla FAQ
What is the scientific name of Poa orthophylla?
Poa orthophylla
What is the family of Poa orthophylla?
Poaceae
Where is Poa orthophylla native to?
North America
Species in the Poa genus
Poa austrohercynica, Poa digena, Poa figertii, Poa gandogeri, Poa herjedalica, Poa intricata, Poa jemtlandica, Poa jurassica, Poa magadanensis, Poa nematophylla, Poa nobilis, Poa pawlowskii, Poa poppelwellii, Poa sclerocalamos, Poa taurica, Poa wippraensis, Poa abbreviata, Poa acicularifolia, Poa acinaciphylla, Poa acroleuca, Poa adusta, Poa aequatoriensis, Poa aequigluma, Poa affinis, Poa afghanica, Poa aitchisonii, Poa akmanii, Poa albertii, Poa albescens, Poa almasovii, Poa alopecurus, Poa alpigena, Poa alpina, Poa alsodes, Poa alta, Poa anae, Poa anceps, Poa androgyna, Poa angustifolia, Poa ankaratrensis, Poa annua, Poa antipoda, Poa arachnifera, Poa araratica, Poa arctica, Poa arechavaletae, Poa arida, Poa arnowiae, Poa asperifolia, Poa astonii,
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
Robert Knud Friedrich Pilger (1876-1953): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Pilg.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:204391-2: 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].