Poa setulosa - Uses, Benefits & Care
Status:
valid
Authors:
Bor
Source:
wcs
Year:
1948
Citation Micro:
Kew Bull. 3: 142 (1948)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000893808
Common Names
- Poa setulosa
- Setulose Bluegrass
- Setulose Meadow-grass
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Poa setulosa (also called Woolly Bluegrass, among many other common names) is a perennial grass native to Europe and Asia. It grows in a variety of habitats, including grasslands, meadows, and disturbed sites.
Uses & Benefits
Poa setulosa is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscaping. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat a variety of ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Poa setulosa has small, white flowers, with small, dark-brown seeds. The seedlings are small, with narrow, pointed leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Poa setulosa is a perennial grass that can be propagated from seed or division. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. It can tolerate some drought but will not thrive in overly wet conditions. It can be mowed to keep it looking neat and tidy.
Where to Find Poa setulosa
Poa setulosa is native to Europe and can be found in dry grasslands and open woodlands.
Poa setulosa FAQ
What is the scientific name of Poa setulosa?
Poa setulosa
Where is Poa setulosa found?
Poa setulosa is found in North America, primarily in the United States and Canada.
What type of climate does Poa setulosa prefer?
Poa setulosa prefers a temperate climate with moderate temperatures and humidity.
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
Norman Loftus Bor (1893-1972): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Bor' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:418034-1: 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].