Paspalum bifidum - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Bertol.) Nash
Source:
wcs
Year:
1897
Citation Micro:
Bull. Torrey Bot. Club 24: 192 (1897)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000887339
Common Names
- Paspalum bifidum
- Bifid Paspalum
- Bifid Paspalum Grass
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Paspalum bifidum (also called Two-Fingered Paspalum, among many other common names) is a perennial grass native to South America. It is a tufted grass with narrow, flat leaves and grows in moist, sunny habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Paspalum bifidum is used as a forage grass and as a soil stabilizer. It is also used in erosion control and as a turf grass.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Paspalum bifidum is a small, white spikelet. The seed of Paspalum bifidum is a small, dark brown grain. The seedlings of Paspalum bifidum are thin, grass-like and light green in color.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Paspalum bifidum is a perennial grass native to South America. It can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers moist, well-drained soils in full sun to partial shade. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some salt. It can be mowed or left to grow long. It is used for erosion control, as a lawn grass, and as a forage crop.
Where to Find Paspalum bifidum
Paspalum bifidum is native to tropical and subtropical regions of the Americas, Africa, and Asia.
Paspalum bifidum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Paspalum bifidum?
Paspalum bifidum
What is the common name of Paspalum bifidum?
Bifid paspalum
What is the optimal growing environment for Paspalum bifidum?
Paspalum bifidum prefers full sun and moist soil.
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,
References
George Valentine Nash (1864-1921): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Nash' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:184177-2: 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].