Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
multinodum
ID:
888740

Status:
valid

Authors:
B.K.Simon

Source:
wcs

Year:
1992

Citation Micro:
Austrobaileya 3: 600 (1992)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000888075



Common Names

  • Multinodum Paspalum
  • Multinodum Grass
  • Multinodum Paspalum Grass


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Description

Paspalum multinodum (also called Many-Noded Paspalum, among many other common names) is a perennial grass native to South America. It is a tufted grass with narrow, linear leaves and small, white flowers. It is found in moist, open areas such as grasslands, pastures, and roadsides.

Uses & Benefits

Paspalum multinodum is used as a forage grass for livestock, as well as a turf grass for lawns and golf courses. It is also used in erosion control and as a soil stabilizer.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Paspalum multinodum has small, white flowers and small, black seeds. The seedlings are small and have a light green color.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Paspalum multinodum is a perennial grass native to South America. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soils. Propagation can be done by seed or division of the clumps. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer and should be covered lightly with soil. Division of the clumps should be done in the spring or early summer and the clumps should be replanted immediately.

Where to Find Paspalum multinodum

Paspalum multinodum is native to tropical and subtropical regions of the Americas, including Mexico, Central America, the Caribbean, and South America.

Paspalum multinodum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Paspalum multinodum?

Paspalum multinodum

What is the common name of Paspalum multinodum?

Multinodum paspalum

What is the growth habit of Paspalum multinodum?

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

Bryan Kenneth Simon (1943-2015): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'B.K.Simon' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:961526-1: 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].