Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
schistacea
ID:
894372

Status:
valid

Authors:
Edgar & Connor

Source:
wcs

Year:
1999

Citation Micro:
New Zealand J. Bot. 37: 63 (1999)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000893707

Common Names

  • Schistacea Poa
  • Schistacea Bluegrass
  • Poa Schistacea

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Description

Poa schistacea (also called Schistose Bluegrass, among many other common names) is a perennial grass native to North America, Europe, and Asia. It grows in meadows, pastures, and other grasslands, and is tolerant of a wide range of soil types and climates.

Uses & Benefits

Poa schistacea is used as a forage crop for livestock, as well as a soil stabilizer and erosion control plant. It is also used in landscaping and as a cover crop.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Poa schistacea has small, white flowers that are arranged in panicles. The seeds are small, black, and shiny. The seedlings are small and have a thin stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Poa schistacea is a perennial grass that is native to North America. It is a low-growing grass with a spreading habit. It prefers full sun to partial shade and moist, well-drained soils. It is tolerant of drought and heat. Propagation is by seed, division, or cuttings.

Where to Find Poa schistacea

Poa schistacea can be found in moist meadows, grassy slopes, and other open areas in Europe, Asia, and North America.

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

Elizabeth Edgar (1929-2019): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Edgar' in the authors string.
Henry Eamonn Connor (1922-2016): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Connor' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:1007141-1: 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].