Poa vorobievii - Uses, Benefits & Care
Status:
valid
Authors:
Prob.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1983
Citation Micro:
Bot. Zhurn. (Moscow & Leningrad) 68: 1659 (1983)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000894267
Common Names
- Poa vorobievii
- Vorobiev's Meadow-grass
- Vorobiev Poa
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Poa vorobievii (also called Vorobyev's bluegrass, among many other common names) is a perennial grass native to Europe. It has a bunch-forming habit, with short, narrow leaves and small, white flowers. It is found in open grasslands and on rocky slopes.
Uses & Benefits
Poa vorobievii 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
The flower of Poa vorobievii is a small, pale blue, spike-like inflorescence. The seed is a small, dark brown, flattened caryopsis. The seedling is a tuft of short, narrow, bright green leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Poa vorobievii is a perennial grass that is easy to grow and propagate. It can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil in spring or autumn. Division can be done in spring or autumn. The plant prefers full sun and well-drained soil.
Where to Find Poa vorobievii
Poa vorobievii can be found in the mountains of Central and South America.
Poa vorobievii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Poa vorobievii?
Poa vorobievii
What is the common name of Poa vorobievii?
Vorobiev's Meadow-grass
Where is Poa vorobievii native to?
Europe and Asia
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
Nina Probatova (b.1939): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Prob.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:902815-1: 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].