Poa schmidtiana - Uses, Benefits & Care
Status:
valid
Authors:
Prob. & Barkalov
Source:
Year:
2017
Citation Micro:
Novosti Sist. Vyssh. Rast. 48: 39 (2017)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-1000048229
Common Names
- Poa schmidtiana
- Schmidt's Poa
- Schmidt's Meadow Grass
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Poa schmidtiana (also called Schmidt's bluegrass, among many other common names) is a perennial grass native to Asia. It has a tufted growth habit and grows to a height of 0.5 to 1 meter. It prefers dry, sunny habitats and is commonly found in steppes, meadows, and mountain slopes.
Uses & Benefits
Poa schmidtiana is a species of grass used in landscaping, erosion control, and as a forage grass for livestock. It is also used as an ornamental grass in gardens.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Poa schmidtiana is a small, white, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is an oblong, dark brown seed with a smooth surface. The seedlings are small, with a single, oval-shaped leaf.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Poa schmidtiana is a perennial grass that is best propagated through division of the root clump. It is best grown in moist soil in full sun to part shade. It can be grown in containers and is suitable for growing indoors.
Where to Find Poa schmidtiana
Poa schmidtiana is native to Russia and can be found in the steppes of the Altai Mountains.
Poa schmidtiana FAQ
What are the common names of Poa schmidtiana?
Common names of Poa schmidtiana include Schmidt's Meadowgrass and Schmidt's Poa.
What is the growth habit of Poa schmidtiana?
Poa schmidtiana is a perennial grass with a tufted growth habit.
What is the ideal climate for Poa schmidtiana?
Poa schmidtiana prefers a cool, moist climate with plenty of sunshine.
Species in the Poa genus
Poa austrohercynica, Poa digena, Poa figertii, Poa gandogeri, Poa herjedalica, Poa intricata, Poa jemtlandica, Poa jurassica, Poa magadanensis, Poa nematophylla, Poa nobilis, Poa pawlowskii, Poa poppelwellii, Poa sclerocalamos, Poa taurica, Poa wippraensis, Poa abbreviata, Poa acicularifolia, Poa acinaciphylla, Poa acroleuca, Poa adusta, Poa aequatoriensis, Poa aequigluma, Poa affinis, Poa afghanica, Poa aitchisonii, Poa akmanii, Poa albertii, Poa albescens, Poa almasovii, Poa alopecurus, Poa alpigena, Poa alpina, Poa alsodes, Poa alta, Poa anae, Poa anceps, Poa androgyna, Poa angustifolia, Poa ankaratrensis, Poa annua, Poa antipoda, Poa arachnifera, Poa araratica, Poa arctica, Poa arechavaletae, Poa arida, Poa arnowiae, Poa asperifolia, Poa astonii,
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
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77192834-1: 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].