Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
supina
ID:
894667

Status:
valid

Authors:
Schrad.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1806

Citation Micro:
Fl. Germ. : 289 (1806)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000894002

Common Names

  • Poa supina
  • Supina Meadow-grass
  • Meadow-grass Poa

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Description

Poa supina (also called Bent 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 supina 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 supina has small, white 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 supina is a perennial grass native to the Mediterranean region. It is best grown in well-drained, moist soil in full sun to partial shade. Propagation is usually done by division in the spring or by seed. Seeds should be sown in the spring in a well-prepared seedbed and lightly covered with soil. Division should be done in the spring or fall when the clumps are actively growing.

Where to Find Poa supina

Poa supina can be found in moist meadows, grasslands, and open woodlands in western North America.

Poa supina FAQ

What is the scientific name of Poa supina?

Poa supina

What is the common name of Poa supina?

Supine Bluegrass

What is the natural habitat of Poa supina?

Poa supina 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

Heinrich Schrader (1767-1836): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Schrad.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:418156-1: 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].