Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
subspicata
ID:
894642

Status:
valid

Authors:
(J.Presl) Kunth

Source:
wcs

Year:
1833

Citation Micro:
Enum. Pl. 1: 326 (1833)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000893977

Common Names

  • Subspicata Poa
  • Subspicata Meadowgrass
  • Subspicata Bluegrass

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Description

Poa subspicata (also called Spicate Meadow-grass, 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 subspicata 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.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Poa subspicata var. subspicata
Poa subspicata var. glabrata Soreng & Sylvester

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Poa subspicata has small, light blue flowers that are clustered together in a panicle. The seeds are small, brown and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small and have a basal rosette of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Poa subspicata 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 subspicata

Poa subspicata is native to the mountains of Central Asia.

Poa subspicata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Poa subspicata?

Poa subspicata

What is the common name of Poa subspicata?

Spike Bluegrass

What is the natural habitat of Poa subspicata?

Poa subspicata 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

Carl Sigismund Kunth (1788-1850): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kunth' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:418137-1: 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].