Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
saltuensis
ID:
894339

Status:
valid

Authors:
Fernald & Wiegand

Source:
wcs

Year:
1918

Citation Micro:
Rhodora 20: 122 (1918)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000893674

Common Names

  • Saltuensis Poa
  • Poa saltuensis
  • Saltuensis Meadow-grass

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Description

Poa saltuensis (also called woodland 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 saltuensis is used as a turf grass in lawns and as an ornamental grass in gardens. It is also used as a forage grass for livestock and as a soil stabilizer.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Poa saltuensis has a small, white flower that produces a single seed. The seed is small and round, with a light brown color. The seedlings are thin and have a light green color.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Poa saltuensis 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 saltuensis

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

Poa saltuensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Poa saltuensis?

Poa saltuensis

What is the family of Poa saltuensis?

Poaceae

What is the common name of Poa saltuensis?

Saltuensis 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

Merritt Lyndon Fernald (1873-1950): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Fernald' in the authors string.
Karl McKay Wiegand (1873-1942): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Wiegand' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:204455-2: 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].