Paspalum goyanum - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Swallen
Source:
wcs
Year:
1967
Citation Micro:
Phytologia 14: 376 (1967)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000887751
Common Names
- Paspalum goyanum
- Goyanum Paspalum
- Paspalum Goyanum
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Paspalum goyanum (also called Goya's Paspalum, among many other common names) is a perennial grass with narrow, flat leaves and small, yellow-brown flowers. It is native to South America, and is commonly found in coastal areas, grasslands, and disturbed areas.
Uses & Benefits
Paspalum goyanum is a grass species that is used as a turf grass in lawns and golf courses. It is also used as a forage grass for livestock.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Paspalum goyanum is a small, white, star-shaped flower. The seed is a small, dark brown, flattened seed. The seedlings are small, with narrow, bright green leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Paspalum goyanum is a warm-season grass native to the southern United States, Mexico, and Central and South America. It is a perennial grass that grows in clumps and is tolerant of a wide range of soils and climates. It is best propagated by seed, but can also be propagated by division or cuttings. It prefers full sun and moist soils, and can tolerate some drought. It is used for pasture, hay, and erosion control.
Where to Find Paspalum goyanum
Paspalum goyanum is native to South America, particularly in Brazil and Argentina.
Paspalum goyanum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Paspalum goyanum?
Paspalum goyanum
What is the common name of Paspalum goyanum?
Goya Paspalum
What is the growth habit of Paspalum goyanum?
Perennial grass
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
Jason Richard Swallen (1903-1991): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Swallen' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:184347-2: 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].