Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
pratensis
ID:
894061

Status:
valid

Authors:
L.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1753

Citation Micro:
Sp. Pl. : 67 (1753)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000893396

Common Names

  • Pratensis Poa
  • Pratensis Meadow Grass
  • Pratensis Bluegrass

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Description

Poa pratensis (also called Kentucky Bluegrass, 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 pratensis is used as an ornamental grass in gardens and parks, and as a forage grass for livestock. It is also used for erosion control and revegetation.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Poa pratensis sub. latifolia (Weihe ex Mert. & W.D.J.Koch) Schübl. & G.Martens
Poa pratensis sub. pratensis
Poa pratensis sub. dolichophylla (Hack.) Portal
Poa pratensis sub. jordanii Portal
Poa pratensis sub. turfosa (Litv.) Vorosch.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Poa pratensis has small, chartreuse 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 pratensis 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 pratensis

Poa pratensis can be found in the grasslands of Europe, Asia, and North America.

Poa pratensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Poa pratensis?

Poa pratensis

What is the common name of Poa pratensis?

Kentucky bluegrass

What is the natural habitat of Poa pratensis?

Meadows, pastures, and open woods

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

Carl Linnaeus (1707-1778): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:417792-1: 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].