Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
populetorum
ID:
1318043

Status:
valid

Authors:
Prob.

Source:
ipni

Year:
2015

Citation Micro:
Novosti Sist. Vyssh. Rast. 46: 39 (2015)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001330497

Common Names

  • Poa populetorum
  • Poplar Poa
  • Poplar Meadowgrass

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Description

Poa populetorum (also called Poplar Poa, among many other common names) is a perennial grass, growing up to 1 m in height. It is native to Russia and is found in grasslands and open forests, at elevations of 1000-2000 m.

Uses & Benefits

Poa populetorum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a cut flower for decoration. The plant has medicinal properties and is used in traditional medicine for treating various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Poa populetorum is white in color with a yellow center. The seed is a small, black, round drupe. The seedlings have a single cotyledon and a pair of opposite, simple leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Poa populetorum is a grass native to tropical climates. It can be propagated through division or by seed. To cultivate, provide full sun and well-drained soil. Water regularly and fertilize monthly during the growing season.

Where to Find Poa populetorum

Poa populetorum can be found in the Caucasus region of Eastern Europe, primarily in Russia and Georgia.

Poa populetorum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Poa populetorum?

Poa populetorum

What is the common name of Poa populetorum?

Poplar Meadow Grass

What is the natural habitat of Poa populetorum?

Meadows and grasslands

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

Nina Probatova (b.1939): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Prob.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:60471878-2: 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].