Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
pitardiana
ID:
894005

Status:
valid

Authors:
H.Scholz

Source:
wcs

Year:
1983

Citation Micro:
Willdenowia 13: 129 (1983)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000893340

Common Names

  • Pitardiana Bluegrass
  • Pitardiana Poa
  • Pitardiana Meadowgrass

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Description

Poa pitardiana (also called Pitard's Bluegrass, among many other common names) is a perennial grass native to Europe and Asia. It has a short, tufted stem and narrow, flat leaves. It grows in meadows, pastures, and other grassy areas.

Uses & Benefits

Poa pitardiana is used as an ornamental grass in gardens and landscaping. It is also used for erosion control and as a cover crop.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Poa pitardiana has a small, white flower that produces a single seed. The seed is small and round, with a light brown color. The seedlings are thin and have a light green color.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Poa pitardiana 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 pitardiana

Poa pitardiana is native to Europe, North Africa, and temperate parts of Asia.

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

Hildemar Scholz (1928-2012): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'H.Scholz' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:902814-1: 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].