Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
pseudoschimperiana
ID:
894182

Status:
valid

Authors:
Chiov.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1907

Citation Micro:
Annuario Reale Ist. Bot. Roma 8: 376 (1908 publ. 1907)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000893517

Common Names

  • Poa pseudoschimperiana
  • Pseudoschimperiana Meadow-grass
  • Pseudoschimperiana Poa

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Description

Poa pseudoschimperiana (also called False Bluegrass, among many other common names) is a perennial grass species native to Europe, Asia, and North America. It grows in moist meadows, pastures, and roadsides.

Uses & Benefits

Poa pseudoschimperiana is used as a forage grass for livestock, as well as for erosion control and as a cover crop. It is also used in landscaping and as an ornamental grass.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Poa pseudoschimperiana has small, white flowers with yellow centers. The seeds are small, dark brown and oval in shape, with a small tuft of white hairs at the tip. The seedlings are small and slender, with bright green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Poa pseudoschimperiana is a low-growing, evergreen grass that is native to Europe and Asia. It is a hardy plant that can tolerate a wide range of soil types and climates. It is best grown in full sun to partial shade and prefers moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is usually done by division or seed. Division is best done in the spring or fall when the plant is actively growing. Seeds should be sown in the spring and can be started indoors or outdoors.

Where to Find Poa pseudoschimperiana

Poa pseudoschimperiana can be found in western North America, from Alaska and British Columbia south to California and Arizona.

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

Emilio Chiovenda (1871-1941): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Chiov.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:417830-1: 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].