Paspalum carajasense - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
S.Denham
Source:
tro
Year:
2005
Citation Micro:
Ann. Missouri Bot. Gard. 92: 491 (2005)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001285418
Common Names
- Paspalum carajasense
- Carajasense Paspalum
- Carajasense's Paspalum
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Paspalum carajasense (also called Carajás Paspalum, among many other common names) is a species of grass in the family Poaceae. It is native to South America and it is found in moist montane grasslands.
Uses & Benefits
Paspalum carajasense is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes. It is also used for erosion control and as a ground cover.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Flower: The flowers of Paspalum carajasense are small and white, with five petals. Seed: The seeds of Paspalum carajasense are small and black. Seedlings: The seedlings of Paspalum carajasense are small and have a single pair of leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Paspalum carajasense is a perennial grass that can reach up to 1 m in height. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soils. Propagation is by seed. Seeds should be sown in a warm, moist environment.
Where to Find Paspalum carajasense
Paspalum carajasense is native to Central and South America. It can be found in moist, shady forests and along streams.
Paspalum carajasense FAQ
What is the scientific name of Paspalum carajasense?
Paspalum carajasense
What is the common name of Paspalum carajasense?
Carajas Paspalum
What is the family of Paspalum carajasense?
Poaceae
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
Silvia S. Denham: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'S.Denham' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:60440764-2: 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].