Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
sinaica
ID:
894503

Status:
valid

Authors:
Steud.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1854

Citation Micro:
Syn. Pl. Glumac. 1: 256 (1854)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000893838

Common Names

  • Sinaica Poa
  • Sinaica Bluegrass
  • Poa Sinaica

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Description

Poa sinaica (also called Sinai Bluegrass, among many other common names) is a perennial grass native to the Middle East. It grows in a variety of habitats, including grasslands, meadows, and disturbed sites.

Uses & Benefits

Poa sinaica is an ornamental grass used in gardens and parks. It is also used as a turf grass in lawns and golf courses. It is a drought-tolerant species and can be used to reduce soil erosion.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Poa sinaica 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.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Poa sinaica is a perennial grass native to the Mediterranean region. 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 sinaica

Poa sinaica 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

Ernst Gottlieb von Steudel (1783-1856): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Steud.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:418053-1: 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].