Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
alaini
ID:
1099532

Status:
valid

Authors:
León

Source:
tro

Year:
1946

Citation Micro:
Contr. Ocas. Mus. Hist. Nat. Colegio De La Salle 8: 141 (1946).

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001098870



Common Names

  • Paspalum alaini
  • Alain's Paspalum
  • Alain's Paspalum Grass


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Description

Paspalum alaini (also called Alain's paspalum, among many other common names) is a tufted perennial grass native to Africa. It has a short rhizome and erect culms that are typically 20–60 cm tall. It is found in grasslands, woodlands, and savannas in tropical and subtropical regions.

Uses & Benefits

Paspalum alaini is used for its grain, which is used to make flour and other food products. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Paspalum alaini has small, wind-pollinated flowers that are arranged in a spike-like inflorescence. The seeds are small, brown, and have awns. The seedlings have a single, long, narrow leaf with a pointed tip.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Paspalum alaini is a perennial grass native to South America. It is a low-growing, tufted grass that grows up to 30 cm in height. It is tolerant of drought and poor soils and can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soils.

Where to Find Paspalum alaini

Paspalum alaini can be found in dry grasslands, steppes, and open woodlands in Europe and Asia.

Species in the Paspalum genus

Paspalum acuminatum, Paspalum acutifolium, Paspalum acutum, Paspalum adoperiens, Paspalum affine, Paspalum albidulum, Paspalum alcalinum, Paspalum almum, Paspalum alterniflorum, Paspalum altsonii, Paspalum ammodes, Paspalum amphicarpum, Paspalum anderssonii, Paspalum apiculatum, Paspalum approximatum, Paspalum arenarium, Paspalum arsenei, Paspalum arundinaceum, Paspalum arundinellum, Paspalum aspidiotes, Paspalum atabapense, Paspalum atratum, Paspalum axillare, Paspalum azuayense, Paspalum bakeri, Paspalum barbinode, Paspalum barclayi, Paspalum batianoffii, Paspalum bertonii, Paspalum biaristatum, Paspalum bifidifolium, Paspalum bifidum, Paspalum blodgettii, Paspalum bonairense, Paspalum bonplandianum, Paspalum botterii, Paspalum brachytrichum, Paspalum breve, Paspalum buchtienii, Paspalum burchellii, Paspalum burmanii, Paspalum cachimboense, Paspalum caespitosum, Paspalum campinarum, Paspalum canarae, Paspalum candidum, Paspalum capillifolium, Paspalum carinatum, Paspalum centrale, Paspalum ceresia,

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,

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