Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
stapfiana
ID:
894569

Status:
valid

Authors:
Bor

Source:
wcs

Year:
1949

Citation Micro:
Kew Bull. 4: 239 (1949)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000893904

Common Names

  • Poa Stapfiana
  • Stapf's Meadowgrass
  • Stapf's Poa

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Description

Poa stapfiana (also called Stapf's 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 stapfiana 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 stapfiana has small, bright blue flowers, with a single seed in each flower. The seedlings are short and slender, with a single seed leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Poa stapfiana 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 stapfiana

Poa stapfiana is a species of grass found in the Mediterranean region, from Portugal to Turkey.

Poa stapfiana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Poa stapfiana?

Poa stapfiana

What is the family of Poa stapfiana?

Poaceae

What is the common name of Poa stapfiana?

Stapf's 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

Norman Loftus Bor (1893-1972): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Bor' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:418092-1: 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].