Poa kerguelensis
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Scientific classification | |
Kingdom: | Plantae |
Clade: | Tracheophytes |
Clade: | Angiosperms |
Clade: | Monocots |
Clade: | Commelinids |
Order: | Poales |
Family: | Poaceae |
Subfamily: | Pooideae |
Genus: | Poa |
Species: | P. kerguelensis
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Binomial name | |
Poa kerguelensis | |
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Poa kerguelensis is a species of tussock grass native to various subantarctic islands. The specific epithet refers to the type locality – the Kerguelen Islands.[1]
Description[]
Poa kerguelensis is a perennial grass growing as hummocks up to 80 mm high and 150 mm in diameter.[1]
Distribution and habitat[]
The grass is found on the Heard, McDonald and Kerguelen Islands of the southern Indian Ocean. It grows on bare soil and in rocky areas where its hummocks trap wind-blown sand. On Heard Island it hybridises with Poa cookii [1] It is a pioneer coloniser of recently deglaciated areas.[2]
References[]
Notes[]
Sources[]
- Frenot, Y.; Gloaguen, J.C.; Cannavaciuolo, M. & Bellido, A. (1998). "Primary succession on glacier forelands in the subantarctic Kerguelen Islands". Journal of Vegetation Science. 9 (1): 75–84. doi:10.2307/3237225. JSTOR 3237225.
- "Poa kerguelensis (Hook.f.) Steud". Flora of Australia Online. Australian Biological Resources Study. 1993. Retrieved 2011-03-03.
Categories:
- Poa
- Flora of the Kerguelen Islands
- Flora of Heard Island and McDonald Islands
- Pooideae stubs