Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
tayacajaensis
ID:
1333558

Status:
valid

Authors:
Soreng & Sylvester

Source:
ipni

Year:
2016

Citation Micro:
PhytoKeys 65: 78 (2016)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001346012

Common Names

  • Poa tayacajaensis
  • Tayacaja Poa
  • Tayacaja Poa Plant

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Description

Poa tayacajaensis (also called Tayacaja Poa, among many other common names) is a species of grass in the Poaceae family. It is native to Peru, and is found in dry, rocky areas. It has a tuft of narrow leaves and small, white flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Poa tayacajaensis is an ornamental plant used to add color and texture to gardens. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat a variety of ailments, including fever and digestive issues.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Poa tayacajaensis has small, blue-green flowers with yellowish-green sepals and petals. The seeds are small, round and black. The seedlings are small, with a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Poa tayacajaensis is a grass native to Peru. It prefers full sun and well-drained soils. Propagation is done by seed or division. The seeds should be sown in a moist, sterile medium and kept in a warm, humid environment until germination occurs. Division should be done in the spring or fall.

Where to Find Poa tayacajaensis

Poa tayacajaensis is native to Peru. It can be found in grasslands and meadows.

Poa tayacajaensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Poa tayacajaensis?

Poa tayacajaensis

What is the common name of Poa tayacajaensis?

None

Where is Poa tayacajaensis native to?

Peru

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

Robert John Soreng (b.1952): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Soreng' in the authors string.
Steven P. Sylvester: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Sylvester' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77155739-1: 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].