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''Poa labillardierei'' is a dense coarsely tufted grass and can reach a height of 120 cm.<ref name=":0" /> The large grass is a perennial,<ref name=":2" /> that germinates from seed or division.<ref name=":0" /> |
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[[Leaf|Leaves]] mostly basal, very long; sheath usually pallid at the base, upper ± scabrous; ligule c. 0.5 mm long, truncate; blade to 80 cm long, flat or inrolled, to 3.5 mm wide, scabrous, moderately rigid, tip fine, setaceous.<ref name=":1" /> |
[[Leaf|Leaves]] mostly basal, very long; sheath usually pallid at the base, upper ± scabrous; ligule c. 0.5 mm long, truncate; blade to 80 cm long, flat or inrolled, to 3.5 mm wide, scabrous, moderately rigid, tip fine, setaceous.<ref name=":1" /> |
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Revision as of 22:30, 23 May 2023
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Scientific classification 
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| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Monocots |
| Clade: | Commelinids |
| Order: | Poales |
| Family: | Poaceae |
| Subfamily: | Pooideae |
| Genus: | Poa |
| Species: | P. labillardierei
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Poa labillardierei, also known as common tussock-grass,[2] is a species of tussock grass that is endemic to Australia.[3] It is found in southern and eastern Australia, including Tasmania.[4] There are differing variations, Poa labillardierei var. acris Vickery and Poa labillardierei Steud. var. labillardierei.[5]
The species was formally described in 1854 by German botanist and physician Ernst Gottlieb von Steudel in Synopsis Plantarum Glumacearum.[6] The name is derived from Poa - Greek word which means "fodder" and labillardierei - after the French botanist and explorer, J.J.H. de Labillardière.[4]
Habitat
Poa labillardierei is most commonly growing in open forest communities, grassy woodland communities and in moister areas on low slopes and valley floors that are frequently wet.[4] They also grow on river flats and can extend up open sheltered slopes.[7] This plant is additionally frost tolerant.[8]
Poa labillardierei is also very commonly used within home gardens and landscaping.[8] It is a vigorous and tolerant grass, adding vertical interest in landscaping settings.[8] Poa labillardierei regenerates well after burning but the fire should not be very hot for a long time.[4]
Distribution
Poa labillardierei is found in southern and eastern Australia, including Tasmania.[4] It's full distribution can by found on the distribution map on the right side.
Description
Poa labillardierei is a dense coarsely tufted grass and can reach a height of 120 cm.[4] The large grass is a perennial,[8] that germinates from seed or division.[4]
Leaves mostly basal, very long; sheath usually pallid at the base, upper ± scabrous; ligule c. 0.5 mm long, truncate; blade to 80 cm long, flat or inrolled, to 3.5 mm wide, scabrous, moderately rigid, tip fine, setaceous.[7] Poa labillardierei flowers in spring to summer.[4] Inflorescences are 10–25 cm long, with erect or erectly and loosely spreading branches. Spikelets 3–4(–8)-flowered, strongly laterally compressed.[7] Glumes broad to rather narrow, subacute to occasionally subacuminate. Lemmas firm, narrow to moderately broad, usually hairy, web usually copious, consisting of long hairs; palea firm, closely scabrous on the keels.[7]
Propagation
Poa labillardierei can be propagated by division and germinates readily from seed, into prepared soil in autumn and winter.[4] The seedlings cannot grow in an area of continuous dry climate and needs moist soil to establish, but can germinate in frost and can tolerate a temperature in the 0 to -5 °C range.[4] It has a very fast growth rate, and once established, it needs very low maintenance and no irrigation.[4]
First Nation's uses
The long leaves and stems of Poa labillardierei are used as string for basket making.[8]
Indigenous names include; Bobat (Woi wurrung) and Bowat (Wurundjeri).[9]
References
- ^ "Poa labillardierei Steud". The Plant List. Retrieved 2 July 2013.
- ^ "Victorian Plant Name Index". Viridans. Retrieved 3 July 2013.
- ^ Jacobs, S.W.L.; Whalley, R.D.B; Wheeler, D.J.B. "Poa labillardierei". PlantNET - New South Wales Flora Online. Royal Botanic Gardens & Domain Trust, Sydney Australia. Retrieved 2 July 2013.
- ^ a b c d e f g h i j k Australian National Botanic Gardens, Parks Australia. "Poa labillardierei - Growing Native Plants". www.anbg.gov.au. Retrieved 2023-03-22.
- ^ "Flora of Victoria". vicflora.rbg.vic.gov.au. Retrieved 2023-03-23.
- ^ "Poa labillardierei". Australian Plant Name Index (APNI), IBIS database. Centre for Plant Biodiversity Research, Australian Government, Canberra. Retrieved 2 July 2013.
- ^ a b c d "PlantNET - FloraOnline". plantnet.rbgsyd.nsw.gov.au. Retrieved 2023-03-24.
- ^ a b c d e "Yarra Ranges Local Plant Directory". www.yarraranges.vic.gov.au. Retrieved 2023-03-23.
- ^ "Poa Labillardierei - Common Tussock-Grass - Local Seeds". Retrieved 2023-03-25.