Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
secunda
ID:
894401

Status:
valid

Authors:
J.Presl

Source:
wcs

Year:
1830

Citation Micro:
Reliq. Haenk. 1: 271 (1830)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000893736

Common Names

  • Poa secunda
  • Sandberg Bluegrass
  • Sandberg's Bluegrass

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Description

Poa secunda (also called Slender Bluegrass, among many other common names) is a perennial grass native to North America. It grows in a variety of habitats, including meadows, open woodlands, and disturbed areas. It has a short, erect stem and narrow, flat leaves. The flowers are small and greenish-white in color.

Uses & Benefits

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

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Poa secunda sub. juncifolia (Scribn.) Soreng
Poa secunda var. ampla (Merr.) Soreng
Poa secunda var. nevadensis (Vasey) Soreng
Poa secunda var. scabrella (Thurb.) Soreng
Poa secunda var. gracillima (Vasey) Soreng
Poa secunda sub. secunda

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Poa secunda 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 secunda 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 secunda

Poa secunda 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

Jan Svatopluk Presl (1791-1849): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'J.Presl' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:329501-2: 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].