Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
szechuensis
ID:
894688

Status:
valid

Authors:
Rendle

Source:
wcs

Year:
1904

Citation Micro:
J. Bot. 46: 173 (1904)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000894023

Common Names

  • Poa szechuensis
  • Szechwan Meadow-grass
  • Szechwan Poa

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Description

Poa szechuensis (also called Szechuan Meadow-grass, among many other common names) is a perennial grass species native to China. It grows in moist, shady habitats, such as meadows, grasslands, and woodlands. It is a popular ornamental grass and is often used in landscaping.

Uses & Benefits

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

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Poa szechuensis var. szechuensis
Poa szechuensis var. debilior (Hitchc.) Soreng & G.H.Zhu
Poa szechuensis var. rossbergiana (K.S.Hao) Soreng & G.H.Zhu

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Poa szechuensis 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 szechuensis is a perennial grass native to the mountains of central and southern Europe. 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 szechuensis

Poa szechuensis can be found in moist meadows, grasslands, and open woodlands in western China.

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

Alfred Barton Rendle (1865-1938): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Rendle' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:418166-1: 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].