Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
sellovii
ID:
1316376

Status:
valid

Authors:
Nees

Source:
ipni

Year:
1829

Citation Micro:
Fl. Bras. Enum. Pl. 2: 491 (1829)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001328830

Common Names

  • Sellovii Poa
  • Poa
  • Sellovii Poa

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Description

Poa sellovii (also called Sellov's bluegrass, among many other common names) is a perennial grass native to South America. It has short, narrow leaves and grows in a variety of habitats, including disturbed areas, meadows, and grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Poa sellovii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used to stabilize soil and prevent erosion.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Poa sellovii has small yellow flowers with five petals and five sepals. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Poa sellovii is a perennial plant that is easy to cultivate and propagate. It can be propagated from seeds or by division. To propagate from seeds, sow the seeds in moist soil and keep the soil moist. The seeds should germinate within a few weeks. To propagate by division, dig up the plant and divide the root ball into several sections. Replant each section in a separate pot and keep the soil moist. The divisions should take root within a few weeks.

Where to Find Poa sellovii

Poa sellovii is native to the grasslands of South America.

Poa sellovii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Poa sellovii?

Poa sellovii

What is the common name of Poa sellovii?

Sellov's Meadow Grass

What is the natural habitat of Poa sellovii?

Meadows, marshes, and wetland areas

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

Christian Gottfried Daniel Nees von Esenbeck (1776-1858): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Nees' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:418009-1: 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].