Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
riphaea
ID:
894295

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Asch. & Graebn.) Fritsch

Source:
wcs

Year:
1909

Citation Micro:
Excursionsfl. Oesterreich , ed. 2: 65 (1909)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000893630

Common Names

  • Riphaean Poa
  • Riphaean Meadowgrass
  • Riphaean Bluegrass

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Description

Poa riphaea (also called Rhiphaean Meadow-grass, among many other common names) is a perennial grass native to Europe and parts of Asia. It has a creeping rhizome system and grows in moist meadows, pastures, and along roadsides. The leaves are flat, smooth, and have a reddish tint. The inflorescence is a panicle with spikelets that are 2-4 mm long.

Uses & Benefits

Poa riphaea is a low-growing grass that is often used as a ground cover in landscaping. It is also used as a turf grass in areas with mild climates and is tolerant of wet soils. It is also used to prevent soil erosion.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Poa riphaea has small, white flowers and small, black seeds. The seedlings are small and have narrow, pointed leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Poa riphaea 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 riphaea

Poa riphaea is native to Europe, North Africa, and western Asia.

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 Fritsch (1864-1934): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Fritsch' in the authors string.
Paul Graebner (1871-1933): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Graebn.' in the authors string.
Paul Friedrich August Ascherson (1834-1913): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Asch.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:417927-1: 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].