Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
speluncarum
ID:
894536

Status:
valid

Authors:
J.R.Edm.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1985

Citation Micro:
Fl. Turkey 9: 623 (1985)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000893871

Common Names

  • Mountain Bluegrass
  • Alpine Meadowgrass
  • Alpine Meadow-grass

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Description

Poa speluncarum (also called Cave bluegrass, among many other common names) is a perennial grass that is native to the Mediterranean region. It has a tufted habit and grows to a height of 10-20 cm. It is found in dry grasslands, rocky slopes, and coastal areas.

Uses & Benefits

Poa speluncarum is used as an ornamental grass in gardens and landscapes. It is also used for soil erosion control and as a ground cover in areas with poor soil.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Poa speluncarum has small, white flowers, with small, dark-brown seeds. The seedlings are small, with narrow, pointed leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Poa speluncarum is a perennial grass native to the mountains of Central Asia. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soils. Propagation is by seed or division. Divide clumps in spring or autumn. Sow seed in spring or autumn.

Where to Find Poa speluncarum

Poa speluncarum is native to the mountains of Central Asia.

Poa speluncarum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Poa speluncarum?

Poa speluncarum

What is the family of Poa speluncarum?

Poaceae

What is the common name of Poa speluncarum?

Cave bluegrass

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

John Richard Edmondson (b.1948): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'J.R.Edm.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:906886-1: 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].