Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
poppelwellii
ID:
891986

Status:
valid

Authors:
Petrie

Source:
wcs

Year:
1914

Citation Micro:
Trans. & Proc. New Zealand Inst. 46: 38 (1914)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000891321

Common Names

  • Poppelwellii Poa
  • Poa poppelwellii
  • Poppelwellii Meadowgrass

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Description

Poa poppelwellii (also called Poppelwell's Bluegrass, among many other common names) is a perennial grass native to the Mediterranean region. It grows in meadows, pastures, and other grasslands, and prefers moist, well-drained soil.

Uses & Benefits

Poa poppelwellii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a forage crop for livestock and as a soil stabilizer.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Poa poppelwellii has small, blue-green flowers with awns that are 1-2 cm long. The seeds are small, light brown and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small, with a single leaf and a short stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Poa poppelwellii is a low-growing, evergreen perennial plant that is native to South Africa. It is best grown in well-drained, sandy soils in full sun. Propagation is by seed, cuttings, or division. Seeds should be sown in spring or summer in a well-drained, sandy soil. Cuttings should be taken in spring or summer and rooted in a sandy soil. Division can be done in spring or summer.

Where to Find Poa poppelwellii

Poa poppelwellii can be found in Central and Eastern Europe.

Poa poppelwellii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Poa poppelwellii?

Poa poppelwellii

What is the common name of Poa poppelwellii?

Poppelwell's Poa

Where is Poa poppelwellii native to?

Eastern Europe

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

Donald Petrie (1846-1925): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Petrie' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:417785-1: 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].