Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
sugawarae
ID:
894659

Status:
valid

Authors:
Ohwi

Source:
wcs

Year:
1935

Citation Micro:
Acta Phytotax. Geobot. 4: 63 (1935)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000893994

Common Names

  • Sugawarae Poa
  • Poa sugawarae
  • Sugawarae Meadow-grass

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Description

Poa sugawarae (also called Sugawara's 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 sugawarae 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 sugawarae has small, light blue flowers that are clustered in panicles. The seeds are small and dark brown. The seedlings are thin and have a light green color.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Poa sugawarae is a perennial grass that is native to Japan. 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 sugawarae

Poa sugawarae can be found in moist meadows, grasslands, and open woodlands in Japan.

Poa sugawarae FAQ

What is the scientific name of Poa sugawarae?

Poa sugawarae

What is the common name of Poa sugawarae?

Sugawara's Bluegrass

What is the natural habitat of Poa sugawarae?

Poa sugawarae 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

Jisaburo Ohwi (1905-1977): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Ohwi' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:418151-1: 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].