Poa umbricola - Uses, Benefits & Care
Status:
valid
Authors:
Vickery
Source:
wcs
Year:
1970
Citation Micro:
Contr. New South Wales Natl. Herb. 4: 194 (1970)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000894179
Common Names
- Poa umbricola
- Umbricola Meadow-grass
- Umbricola Poa
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Poa umbricola (also called Umbricola Bluegrass, among many other common names) is a tufted perennial grass with a creeping rhizome. It is native to Europe, Asia, and North America and grows in meadows, pastures, and open woodlands.
Uses & Benefits
Poa umbricola is a species of grass that is often used as a ground cover in landscaping. It is also used in erosion control and is a good choice for areas with poor soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some shade.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Poa umbricola has small, white flowers with a yellow center. The seeds are small and black, while the seedlings are thin and grass-like.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Poa umbricola 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 umbricola
Poa umbricola is native to the temperate regions of Europe, Asia, and North America. It can be found in grasslands, meadows, and other open areas.
Poa umbricola FAQ
What is the scientific name of Poa umbricola?
Poa umbricola
What is the common name of Poa umbricola?
Umbricola Meadow-grass
What is the habitat of Poa umbricola?
Poa umbricola is found in grasslands, meadows, and open woodlands.
Species in the Poa genus
Poa austrohercynica, Poa digena, Poa figertii, Poa gandogeri, Poa herjedalica, Poa intricata, Poa jemtlandica, Poa jurassica, Poa magadanensis, Poa nematophylla, Poa nobilis, Poa pawlowskii, Poa poppelwellii, Poa sclerocalamos, Poa taurica, Poa wippraensis, Poa abbreviata, Poa acicularifolia, Poa acinaciphylla, Poa acroleuca, Poa adusta, Poa aequatoriensis, Poa aequigluma, Poa affinis, Poa afghanica, Poa aitchisonii, Poa akmanii, Poa albertii, Poa albescens, Poa almasovii, Poa alopecurus, Poa alpigena, Poa alpina, Poa alsodes, Poa alta, Poa anae, Poa anceps, Poa androgyna, Poa angustifolia, Poa ankaratrensis, Poa annua, Poa antipoda, Poa arachnifera, Poa araratica, Poa arctica, Poa arechavaletae, Poa arida, Poa arnowiae, Poa asperifolia, Poa astonii,
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
Joyce Winifred Vickery (1908-1979): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Vickery' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:418290-1: 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].