Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
rupicola
ID:
894326

Status:
valid

Authors:
Nash ex Rydb.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1900

Citation Micro:
Mem. New York Bot. Gard. 1: 49. 1900

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000893661

Common Names

  • Poa rupicola
  • Rock-dwelling Bluegrass
  • Rock-dwelling Meadowgrass

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Description

Poa rupicola (also called cliff bluegrass, among many other common names) is a species of grass native to the Himalayan region. 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 alpine meadows.

Uses & Benefits

Poa rupicola 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 rupicola 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 rupicola is an easy-to-grow grass that prefers full sun to partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. It is best propagated by seed or division. It can also be propagated by cuttings.

Where to Find Poa rupicola

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

Poa rupicola FAQ

What is the scientific name of Poa rupicola?

Poa rupicola

What is the family of Poa rupicola?

Poaceae

What is the common name of Poa rupicola?

Mountain bluegrass

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

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-437153: Based on the initial data import
Per Axel Rydberg (1860-1931): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Rydb.' in the authors string.
George Valentine Nash (1864-1921): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Nash' in the authors string.