Status:
valid
Authors:
Roshev.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1912
Citation Micro:
Izv. Imp. S.-Peterburgsk. Bot. Sada 12: 121 (1912)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000893818
Common Names
- Sibirica Poa
- Sibirica Bluegrass
- Poa Sibirica
Description
Poa sibirica (also called Siberian Bluegrass, among many other common names) is a perennial grass native to Siberia. It grows in a variety of habitats, including grasslands, meadows, and disturbed sites.
Uses & Benefits
Poa sibirica 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 sibirica has small, white to blue flowers with three petals. The seeds are small, black and glossy. The seedlings are small, with a single, upright leaf.
Cultivation and Propagation
Poa sibirica is a perennial grass native to the mountains of western North America. It is a low-growing, clump-forming grass that grows in dense tufts. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a well-prepared seed bed. Division can be done in spring or fall.
Where to Find Poa sibirica
Poa sibirica is native to Asia and can be found in dry grasslands and open woodlands.
Poa sibirica FAQ
What is the scientific name of Poa sibirica?
Poa sibirica
Where is Poa sibirica found?
Poa sibirica is found in North America, primarily in the United States and Canada.
What type of climate does Poa sibirica prefer?
Poa sibirica 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
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:418041-1: 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].