Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
sclerocalamos
ID:
891988

Status:
valid

Authors:
Facchini ex Ambrosi

Source:
wcs

Year:
1854

Citation Micro:
Fl. Tirolo Mer. 1: 115 (1854)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000891323

Common Names

  • Sclerocalamos Poa
  • Poa sclerocalamos
  • Sclerocalamos Meadowgrass

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Description

Poa sclerocalamos (also called Hard-Stemmed Bluegrass, among many other common names) is a perennial grass native to Europe and western Asia. It grows in meadows, pastures, and other grasslands, and prefers moist, well-drained soil.

Uses & Benefits

Poa sclerocalamos is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a forage crop for livestock and as a soil stabilizer.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Poa sclerocalamos has small, light blue flowers with awns that are 1-2 cm long. The seeds are small, light brown and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small, with a single leaf and a short stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Poa sclerocalamos is a perennial grass native to Europe. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and full sun. It can be propagated by division or seed. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate moderate shade.

Where to Find Poa sclerocalamos

Poa sclerocalamos can be found in Central and Eastern Europe.

Poa sclerocalamos FAQ

What is the scientific name of Poa sclerocalamos?

Poa sclerocalamos

What is the common name of Poa sclerocalamos?

Hard-stalked Poa

Where is Poa sclerocalamos native to?

Eastern Europe

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

Francesco Ambrosi (1821-1897): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Ambrosi' in the authors string.
Francesco Angelo Facchini (1788-1852): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Facchini' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:417996-1: 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].