Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
stenantha
ID:
894573

Status:
valid

Authors:
Trin.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1830

Citation Micro:
Mém. Acad. Imp. Sci. St.-Pétersbourg, Sér. 6, Sci. Math. 1: 376 (1830)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000893908

Common Names

  • Poa Stenantha
  • Thin-awned Meadowgrass
  • Thin-awned Poa

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Description

Poa stenantha (also called Slender-Stalked Bluegrass, among many other common names) is a perennial grass native to North America, Europe, and Asia. It grows in meadows, pastures, and other grasslands, and is tolerant of a wide range of soil types and climates.

Uses & Benefits

Poa stenantha 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.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Poa stenantha var. vivipara Trin.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Poa stenantha 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 stenantha is a perennial grass native to the Himalayas. It can be propagated from seed or division. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining, sandy soil mix in a warm, humid environment. Division should be done in the spring or fall and the divisions should be planted in a moist, well-draining soil mix. The plant prefers bright, indirect light and should be kept in temperatures between 65-85°F (18-29°C).

Where to Find Poa stenantha

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

Poa stenantha FAQ

What is the scientific name of Poa stenantha?

Poa stenantha

What is the family of Poa stenantha?

Poaceae

What is the common name of Poa stenantha?

Narrow-spike 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

Carl Bernhard von Trinius (1778-1844): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Trin.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:418095-1: 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].