Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
tucumana
ID:
894827

Status:
valid

Authors:
Parodi

Source:
wcs

Year:
1963

Citation Micro:
Revista Argent. Agron. 29: 15 (1963)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000894162

Common Names

  • Poa tucumana
  • Tucumana Poa
  • Tucumana Bluegrass

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Description

Poa tucumana (also called Tucuman Bluegrass, among many other common names) is a perennial grass species native to the Mediterranean region. It grows in moist, shady habitats and has narrow, bright green leaves and small, blue-green flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Poa tucumana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a soil stabilizer and for erosion control. It has a high tolerance for drought and can be used in areas where water is scarce.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Poa tucumana has small, blue-green flowers that are clustered in panicles. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have a single, narrow leaf and a white, waxy coating.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Poa tucumana is a perennial grass that is easy to grow and propagate. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be propagated by seed, division, or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer. Division should be done in spring or early summer when the plant is actively growing. Cuttings can be taken in spring or summer when the plant is actively growing.

Where to Find Poa tucumana

Poa tucumana is native to South America, specifically Argentina, Bolivia, and Paraguay. It can be found in grasslands, meadows, and other open areas.

Poa tucumana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Poa tucumana?

Poa tucumana

What is the common name of Poa tucumana?

Tucuman Meadow-grass

What is the habitat of Poa tucumana?

Poa tucumana is found in grasslands, meadows, and open woodlands.

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

Lorenzo Raimundo Parodi (1895-1966): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Parodi' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:320347-2: 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].