Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
rehmannii
ID:
894253

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Asch. & Graebn.) K.Richt.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1890

Citation Micro:
Pl. Eur. 1: 83 (1890)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000893588

Common Names

  • Rehmann's Poa
  • Rehmann's Meadowgrass
  • Rehmann's Bluegrass

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Description

Poa rehmannii (also called Rehmann's Bluegrass, among many other common names) is a perennial grass with a tufted habit and linear leaves. It is native to the Mediterranean and grows in meadows, pastures, and other grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Poa rehmannii 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 rehmannii 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 rehmannii 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 rehmannii

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

Poa rehmannii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Poa rehmannii?

Poa rehmannii

What is the common name of Poa rehmannii?

Rehmann's Poa

What is the natural habitat of Poa rehmannii?

Poa rehmannii 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

Karl Richter (1855-1891): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'K.Richt.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:417893-1: 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].