Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
sublimis
ID:
894632

Status:
valid

Authors:
Edgar

Source:
wcs

Year:
1986

Citation Micro:
New Zealand J. Bot. 24: 465 (1986)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000893967

Common Names

  • Poa Sublimis
  • Sublime Meadowgrass
  • Sublime Poa

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Description

Poa sublimis (also called Alpine Bluegrass, among many other common names) is a perennial grass native to Europe, Asia, and North America. It typically grows in moist meadows, grasslands, and open woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Poa sublimis is a grass species that is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and lawns. It is also used as a fodder for livestock and as a soil stabilizer.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Poa sublimis has small, white flowers, which are followed by small, dark brown seeds. The seedlings are small and have a rosette of small, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Poa sublimis is a perennial grass that is native to Europe and North Africa. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is by seed, division, or stem cuttings. The seed should be sown in spring or early summer in a sunny location. Division can be done in spring or fall. Stem cuttings can be taken in late spring or early summer.

Where to Find Poa sublimis

Poa sublimis is native to the mountains of Central Asia.

Poa sublimis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Poa sublimis?

Poa sublimis

What is the common name of Poa sublimis?

Mountain Bluegrass

What is the natural habitat of Poa sublimis?

Poa sublimis is native to the western United States, from California to Montana and Wyoming.

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

Elizabeth Edgar (1929-2019): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Edgar' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:931131-1: 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].