Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
polycolea
ID:
894040

Status:
valid

Authors:
Stapf

Source:
wcs

Year:
1896

Citation Micro:
Fl. Brit. India 7: 342 (1896)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000893375

Common Names

  • Polycolea Poa
  • Polycolea Meadow Grass
  • Polycolea Bluegrass

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Description

Poa polycolea (also called Many-stemmed Meadow-grass, among many other common names) is a perennial grass native to Europe, Asia, and North America. It is found in meadows, pastures, and other grassy areas.

Uses & Benefits

Poa polycolea is used as a turf grass in lawns and as an ornamental grass in gardens. It is also used as a forage grass for livestock and as a soil stabilizer.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Poa polycolea has small, pink flowers that are arranged in clusters. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are thin and light green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Poa polycolea is a perennial grass that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers moist, well-drained soils in full sun to partial shade. It is tolerant of drought and can be grown in containers. It can be propagated by dividing the clumps in spring or by sowing the seeds in spring or autumn.

Where to Find Poa polycolea

Poa polycolea is native to Europe, North Africa, and temperate regions of Asia.

Poa polycolea FAQ

What is the scientific name of Poa polycolea?

Poa polycolea

What is the common name of Poa polycolea?

Many-flowered bluegrass

What is the natural habitat of Poa polycolea?

Dry, rocky slopes and ridges

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

Otto Stapf (1857-1933): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Stapf' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:417771-1: 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].