Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
timoleontis
ID:
894750

Status:
valid

Authors:
Heldr. ex Boiss.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1884

Citation Micro:
Fl. Orient. 5: 607 (1884)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000894085

Common Names

  • Poa timoleontis
  • Timoleon's Bluegrass
  • Timoleon's Poa

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Description

Poa timoleontis (also called Timoleon's bluegrass, among many other common names) is a perennial grass native to the Mediterranean region. It has a short rhizome and a tufted habit, with narrow, flat, and pointed leaves. It is found in dry, open, and disturbed areas, such as roadsides, meadows, and pastures.

Uses & Benefits

Poa timoleontis is a grass species that is commonly used for ornamental purposes, such as lawns and gardens. It is also used as a forage crop for livestock and as a cover crop to prevent soil erosion.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Poa timoleontis has small, white flowers with a diameter of about 1 cm. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and green with a single leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Poa timoleontis is a perennial grass that is native to Europe and Asia. It grows best in full sun and moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is done by division or seed. The seeds should be sown in late spring or early summer and kept moist until germination occurs.

Where to Find Poa timoleontis

Poa timoleontis can be found in Greece.

Poa timoleontis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Poa timoleontis?

Poa timoleontis

What is the common name of Poa timoleontis?

Timoleon's bluegrass

What is the growth habit of Poa timoleontis?

It is a low-growing, tufted perennial grass

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

Edmond Boissier (1810-1885): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Boiss.' in the authors string.
Theodor von Heldreich (1822-1902): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Heldr.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:418225-1: 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].