Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
pagophila
ID:
893870

Status:
valid

Authors:
Bor

Source:
wcs

Year:
1949

Citation Micro:
Kew Bull. 4: 239 (1949)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000893205

Common Names

  • Poa pagophila
  • Iceland Bluegrass
  • Iceland Meadowgrass

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Description

Poa pagophila (also called Arctic bluegrass, among many other common names) is a perennial grass native to Arctic regions. It has a tufted habit and grows to a height of 10-30 cm. It is found in grasslands, meadows and dry rocky slopes.

Uses & Benefits

Poa pagophila is used as an ornamental grass and is often used in landscaping. It is also used to help control erosion and can be used as a soil stabilizer.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Poa pagophila has small, white flowers, small, black seeds, and small seedlings with bright green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Poa pagophila 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 pagophila

Poa pagophila is found in the Arctic and subarctic regions of North America, Europe, and Asia.

Poa pagophila FAQ

What is the scientific name of Poa pagophila?

Poa pagophila

What is the family of Poa pagophila?

Poaceae

Where is Poa pagophila native to?

North America

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

Norman Loftus Bor (1893-1972): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Bor' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:417651-1: 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].