Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
reflexa
ID:
894250

Status:
valid

Authors:
Vasey & Scribn.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1893

Citation Micro:
Contr. U.S. Natl. Herb. 1: 276 (1893)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000893585

Common Names

  • Curved Meadow-grass
  • Rough Bluegrass
  • Mountain Meadow-grass

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Description

Poa reflexa (also called reflexed bluegrass, among many other common names) is a species of grass native to Europe, North Africa, and western Asia. It is a perennial grass with a tufted habit and grows to a height of 10–20 cm. It is found in dry grasslands, rocky slopes, and coastal sand dunes.

Uses & Benefits

Poa reflexa is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a turf grass in lawns. It is also used as a cover crop to reduce erosion and to improve soil fertility.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Poa reflexa has small, bright blue flowers with anthers that are yellow. The seed is a small, dark brown, oval-shaped grain. The seedlings are slender and have a tuft of basal leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Poa reflexa is a perennial grass native to North America. It is a low-growing grass, growing to a height of about 30 cm. It prefers moist, well-drained soils in full sun to partial shade. Propagation is usually done by division or seed. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a prepared seed bed, and lightly covered with soil. The seedlings should be thinned to a spacing of about 10 cm apart.

Where to Find Poa reflexa

Poa reflexa can be found in the mountains of the Caucasus region in Russia, Georgia, and Azerbaijan.

Poa reflexa FAQ

What is the scientific name of Poa reflexa?

Poa reflexa

What is the common name of Poa reflexa?

Reflexed Poa

What is the natural habitat of Poa reflexa?

Poa reflexa is found in grasslands and disturbed areas.

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

George Vasey (1822-1893): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Vasey' in the authors string.
Frank Lamson-Scribner (1851-1938): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Scribn.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:204447-2: 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].