Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
suavis
ID:
894614

Status:
valid

Authors:
Veldkamp

Source:
wcs

Year:
1994

Citation Micro:
Blumea 38: 448 (1994)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000893949

Common Names

  • Poa Suavis
  • Soft Meadowgrass
  • Soft Poa

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Description

Poa suavis (also called soft bluegrass, among many other common names) is a species of grass native to Europe and western Asia. It is a perennial grass with a height of 10–30 cm and is found in grasslands, meadows, and open woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Poa suavis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a source of food and forage for livestock.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Poa suavis 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 suavis 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 suavis

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

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

Jan Frederik Veldkamp (1941-2017): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Veldkamp' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:977573-1: 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].