Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
vaginata
ID:
894870

Status:
valid

Authors:
Pamp.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1936

Citation Micro:
Arch. Bot. (Forlì) 12: 20 (1936)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000894205

Common Names

  • Poa vaginata
  • Vaginata Meadow-grass
  • Vaginata Poa

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Description

Poa vaginata (also called Sheathed Bluegrass, among many other common names) is a perennial grass native to Europe and Asia. 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 vaginata 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 vaginata 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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Cultivation and Propagation

Poa vaginata is a perennial grass that is native to Europe and Asia. 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 vaginata

Poa vaginata is native to the temperate regions of Europe, Asia, and North America. It can be found in grasslands, meadows, and other open areas.

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

Renato Pampanini (1875-1949): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Pamp.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:418313-1: 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].