Poa uruguayensis - Uses, Benefits & Care
Status:
valid
Authors:
Parodi
Source:
wcs
Year:
1936
Citation Micro:
Revista Argent. Agron. 3: 147 (1936)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000894197
Common Names
- Poa uruguayensis
- Uruguay Poa
- Uruguay Meadow-grass
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Poa uruguayensis (also called Uruguayan Bluegrass, among many other common names) is a perennial grass native to South America. It has a tufted habit and grows to a height of 10–30 cm. Its leaves are flat, smooth, and have a bluish-green hue. It grows in moist, shady areas, such as meadows, woodlands, and along streams.
Uses & Benefits
Poa uruguayensis is a species of grass that is often used in landscaping and as a ground cover. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some shade. It is also used in erosion control and is a good choice for areas with poor soil.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Poa uruguayensis 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 uruguayensis is a perennial grass that is native to South America. It can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers moist, well-drained soils in full sun or partial shade. It is tolerant of drought and can be used in areas with low water availability. It is also tolerant of salt and can be used in coastal areas.
Where to Find Poa uruguayensis
Poa uruguayensis is native to South America, specifically Argentina, Bolivia, and Paraguay. It can be found in grasslands, meadows, and other open areas.
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
Lorenzo Raimundo Parodi (1895-1966): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Parodi' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:204525-2: 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].